Teton County is in Yellow/low risk level for COVID-19. Between July 6 and July 20, health officials detected 41 new cases with 46% of cases in the past two weeks due to community spread.
While it is still rare, Teton County has been experiencing several what are known as “break-through” COVID-cases where immunized people are testing positive for the virus.
Rachael Wheeler of the Teton County Department of Health says from June first through July 19th, there have been 21 confirmed break-through cases in including 11 from out of county. At the same time, 60 unvaccinated individuals have tested positive.
This up-tick in activity means that residents should renew their vigilance about washing hands and wearing a facemask when in particularly congested settings especially if they are immunocompromised for any reason.
Wheeler points out that the Health Department has seen several people who think they have allergies or a cold but test positive for COVID. She says anyone who is ill needs to stay home.
72.2% of the Teton County population eligible for COVID-19 vaccination has received at least one dose.
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