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.
The 20th Continuation of Order #1 regarding Bars, Restaurants, Theaters, Gymnasiums, Child Care Facilities, K-12 Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Trade Schools, is active from January 26th through February 14th, 2021.
More restrictive variance* to Statewide Health Order #1 regarding early closure and size of fitness classes.
The 20th Continuation of Order #2 regarding Gatherings of No More than Ten (10) People, is active from January 26th and will continue through February 14th.
More restrictive variance* to Statewide Health Order #2 regarding limitations to indoor and outdoor events.
The 20th Continuation of Order #3 regarding Nail Salons, Hair Salons, Barber Shops, Massage Therapy Services, Tattoo, Body Art and Piercing Shops, and Cosmetology, Electrology and Esthetic Services, is active from January 26th and will continue through February 14th.
The 2nd Continuation of Order #4 requiring face coverings throughout the State of Wyoming is active from January 26th and will continue through February 14th.
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.
No Teton County Health Orders are active at this time
Other Policies:
Mask/Face Covering Policy for all Wyoming State Buildings.
*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.