COVID-19 news updates
by Pinedale Online!
March 25, 2020
Jackson Hole
The Teton County Health Officer issued a bulletin on Tuesday, March 24th, urging those over the age of 65, and people with high-risk medical conditions, to "limit their movement and gathering" in the Jackson Hole area. All others, including visitors to Teton County and second-home owners, are advised to "return home immediately upon the issuance of this recommendation by the fastest and safest available means." In addition, "Persons considering visiting Teton County, Wyoming should remain home."
More info: Health Officer: Visitors, second-home owners should leave Jackson Hole immediately www.buckrail.com, March 25, 2020
The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board (TTB), the entity tasked with tourism promotion in the valley, issued a surprising message for potential visitors on March 24th: "Stay home" The TTB said they were making the request in order to minimize the spread of the corona virus and exposure of locals to the disease. "Our finite local resources and the limited capacity of our local health care system are not adequate to support tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic." Jackson had over 2 million visitors in 2018. Currently they have three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. There have been no deaths due to the coronavirus to date in Wyoming.
More info: Travel & Tourism Board asks visitors to rebook and stay away this spring www.buckrail.com, March 25, 2020
Wyoming
On Wednesday, March 25th, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon held a Town Hall to discuss the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, "I am doing my best to avoid a shelter in place order. The actions people take now will make a difference." Currently there are restrictions on what businesses can be open, size of group gatherings, and social distancing. Public places and schools are ordered closed through April 3rd. Wyoming has 44 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of March 25th, no deaths.
March 25 Town Hall video Wyoming PBS Facebook page
The audio only for this meeting can be found here (thank you to Bob Rule, KPIN 101.1 FM Radio for the audio recording): March 25, 2020 Governor Gordon News Conference (mp3 file)
Wyoming Department of Health
Idaho
On Wednesday, March 25th, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued a state-wide Stay-at-Home order for all of Idaho. The order is part of an "Extreme Emergency Declaration." The order requires everyone in the state to self-isolate, at home if possible. It applies to all citizens, not just those who are sick. The Stay-at-Home order will remain in place for 21 days. As of March 25th, Idaho had 73 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus, 0 deaths.
For more information on the COVID-19 status in Idaho, see https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/
Additional info: Idaho governor issues statewide stay-at-home order, signs 'extreme emergency declaration' www.ktvb.com, March 25, 2020
Montana
On Tuesday, March 24, Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive to extend the closure of public schools and dine-in food service and alcoholic beverage businesses through April 10th. He also mandated social distancing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Montana. As of March 25th, there were 65 reported cases of COVID-19 in Montana, 1 hospitalization, 0 deaths.
Montana COVID-19 Response
Schools and Business closure extended through April 10 www.libbymt.com, March 25, 2020
For the most up to date information regarding COVID-19 in Montana, please visit: https://covid19.mt.gov/.
California
California went under a statewide "stay-at-home" order on March 19th to prevent the spread of the virus. All individuals living in the State of California were ordered to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors. Residents may leave their homes to obtain prescriptions or get cannabis from a licensed cannabis retailer. On March 25th, Governor Newsom said five banks will defer mortgage payments for three months: Wells Fargo, US Bank, Citi and JP Morgan Chase. As of Tuesday, March 24, there were 2,535 cases and 53 deaths in the Golden State.
California COVID-19 updates California Dept. of Public Health
California COVID-19 Response
California Gov. Gavin Newsom: 5 of largest U.S. banks to suspend mortgage payments www.washingtontimes.com, March 25, 2020
New York City
New York, a city of 8.5 million people, has been hit hard by COVID-19 and the entire state is under strict movement restrictions. As of March 25th, NYC reports 20,011 confirmed cases and 280 deaths. The state is on PAUSE, which means 100% of their workforce must stay home, except for essential services. All non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason are temporarily banned. All non-essential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions until further notice as part of New York State on PAUSE. Bars and restaurants are closed, but takeout can be ordered during the period of closure.
According to the New York City Planning Department Face Sheet web page, there is a death in New York City under normal conditions every 9.1 minutes. That works out to approximately 158 people every day for all causes, 57,670/year in New York City.
New York City Planning
National
As of Wednesday, March 25th, there were reported 54,453 COVID-19 cases in the United States and 737 deaths.
Current information and state statistics can be found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Centers for Disease Control
COVID-19 Cases in the United States CDC
World-wide
As of Wednesday, March 25th, there were reported 54,453 COVID-19 cases in the United States and 737 deaths. World-wide there were reported 416,686 cases and 18,589 deaths.
Flu statistics
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that so far this season there have been at least 38 million flu (influenza) illnesses in the United States, 390,000 hospitalizations, and 23,000 deaths from flu. Each year approximately 55, 672 people die in the US from flu and pneumonia, according to CDC statistics.
CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report
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