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Posted on: March 16, 2020

[ARCHIVED] STATE & LOCAL HEALTH ORDERS RELATED TO COVID-19

Corona Virus

COVID-19 CURRENT HEALTH ORDERS

Recommendations from the Teton District Health Officer: 

Recommendations from the Teton District Health Officer are issued solely as guidance. Recommendations do not require approval by the Wyoming State Health Officer. Though not legally enforceable, recommendations offer health advice to best protect the community.

As of January 27, 2021, the Teton County District Health Officer has re-issued the recommendation for Teton County to Gather Within Household Members Only. This is effective through February 14th. 

As of January 21, 2021, Teton County is in the critical risk (purple) level, which includes these recommendations for the general public.

Statewide Health Orders:

Statewide Health Orders are issued by the Wyoming State Health Officer and are in effect for the entire state. They are issued by a medical professional rather than an elected official. 

In effect March 16, 2021 through March 31, 2021: 

To view the Summary of the Changes, click here. 
  1. The 23rd Continuation of Order #1: Conditions of operation for establishments including child care facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools.
  2. The 23rd Continuation of Order #2: Gathering size limitations.

In effect April 1, 2021 through April 15, 2021: 

  1. The 24th Continuation of Order #1: Conditions of operation for establishments including child care facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools.
  2. The 24th Continuation of Order #2: Gathering size limitations.

Recommendations from the Teton District Health Officer: 

Recommendations from the Teton District Health Officer are issued solely as guidance. Recommendations do not require approval by the Wyoming State Health Officer. Though not legally enforceable, recommendations offer health advice to best protect the community.

Teton County is in the moderate risk (orange) level, which includes these recommendations for the general public.

Teton County Health Orders:

Teton County Health Orders are issued by the Teton District Health Office with authorization and approval from the Wyoming State Health Officer. These orders are issued by medical professionals, not elected officials. They are in effect for all of Teton County, Wyoming, including the City of Jackson. 

Teton County Public Health Order #21-3 Requiring Individuals within Teton County, Wyoming to wear face coverings in certain places, with exceptions will be in place from Tuesday, March 16, 2021 through Friday, April 16, 2021. 

Guidance from Teton County Health Department: 

Guidance from the Teton District Health Department is not legally enforceable, however they offer health advice to best protect the community.

Teton County Health Department COVID-19 Guidance for Retail Businesses

Teton County Health Department COVID-19 Guidance for Hotels, Resorts and Lodges

Teton County Health Department  COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants and Bars

Teton County Health Department COVID-19 Guidance for Gyms, Fitness Centers, Pools and Hot Tubs

Teton County Health Department COVID-19 Guidance for Gatherings and Events

Teton County Variances:

Variances: The Statewide Health Orders include provisions for County Health Officers to submit requests for variances based on local conditions and health data. Countywide Variance Orders may be less restrictive or more restrictive than the measures imposed in the Statewide Health Orders. Variances must be approved by the Wyoming State Health Officer. If approved, a variance is instituted as a local (Teton District) Health Order. 

No Teton County Variances are active at this time

Teton County Courthouse-specific COVID-19 orders:

Teton County Courthouse contact information

 

Courthouse Coronavirus Notice and Order

The Notice to Media regarding remote access to court proceedings

The Order "permitting access to court proceedings"

Other Policies: 

Mask/Face Covering Policy for all Wyoming State Buildings

Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing

TSA Security Directive for Airports/Airplanes

Center for Disease Control's Mask Order for Transportation. Click here to learn more. 



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