Teton County health officials have updated metrics to track the transmission rate of the COVID-19 virus and have now raised the warning level to Red or high. The metrics will be in alignment with CDC data and will be based on a rolling 7-day sum of new cases per 100,000 population and the percentage of tests over the last 2 weeks that are positive.
This change aims to highlight the risk of COVID-19 transmission or spread of COVID-19 in Teton County with the goal of providing community members with information pertinent to making choices about their behaviors and take preventative actions against COVID-19.
The Health Department says that metrics have moved into the “Concerning” category. This means there is widespread transmission of COVID-19 in our community and increased stress on our healthcare systems. Teton County Health recommends:
Get vaccinated and encourage telework as much as possible. Within offices and businesses, stagger schedules and sanitize spaces and objects at least daily.
Avoid crowded indoor spaces. High risk individuals should avoid indoor activities with others outside of their household.
Travel for essential purposes only and self-monitor symptoms for 14 days upon return. Areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases should be avoided.
Reduce your trips to the grocery store and limit other errands. Only send one person per household. Contactless, curbside, delivery, takeout, and virtual services are strongly encouraged.
Do not participate in or arrange in- person social activities. Prioritize attending outdoor activities over indoor activities and host social gatherings virtually.
No non-essential visitors to hospitals, nursing homes and other residential care facilities.
Routinely disinfect high touch surfaces.
Everyday preventative measures that can decrease risk, when combined with other recommendations
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available. Routinely disinfect high touch surfaces.
Keep your distance.
Maintain at least a 6-foot distance from others when in public, even when wearing a mask.
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