Total COVID Cases in Montana 3965 Total number of tests completed since last report 1354 Total Number of Tests 169970 Total New Cases – 153 Total Active Cases – 1574 Total Hospitalizations – 230 Total Active Hospitalizations – 71 Total Recovered – 2331 Total Deaths – 60 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead F […]
Archives for July 2020
Construction site in Big Sky generates more than 100 COVID-19 cases
Contractors took steps to limit the spread after an earlier outbreak at the site. It didn’t work. By Johnathan Hettinger Montana Free Press A construction site at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club in Big Sky, photographed April 13, 2020. Credit: Jake Rayapati / MTFP The construction site of a $400 million luxury resort in Big Sky has led […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 7-30-20 – two new cases
Ravalli County Public Health July 30, 2020 As of 4 p.m. today, Ravalli County Public Health has received two new cases of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has 15 active cases of COVID-19. One new case is a child under the age of 10. One new case is a female in her seventies. Two active cases […]
Governor announces grants to safeguard access to health care
Governor Steve Bullock today announced $1 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds will be available to rural and safety net health care providers to assist Montanans in finding and enrolling in affordable and comprehensive insurance coverage. “During these difficult and unprecedented times, access to quality, affordable health care is critically important to Montanans’ well-being,”Governor Bullock said. […]
Recent lightning storms start small wildfires on the Lolo National Forest
Officials urge caution with upcoming hot and dry weather The Lolo National Forest protection area received over 300 lightning strikes from last night’s storms, prompting fire officials to be on the alert for potential new wildfires over the coming weekend. Last night, firefighters responded to and rapidly contained two small lightning-caused fires on the Missoula […]
Study: rural residents with disabilities downplay public health advice
UM News Service A new study from the University of Montana finds rural Americans with disabilities are less likely to adhere to public health recommendations. People with disabilities are at higher risk for COVID-19 than their urban counterparts, and the study surveyed people nationwide. It was conducted by UM’s Research and Training Center on Disability […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 7-29-20 – two new cases
Ravalli County Public Health July 29, 2020 As of 4 p.m. today, Ravalli County Public Health has received two new cases of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has 14 active cases of COVID-19. One new case is a male in his fifties. One new case is a female in her forties. Two active cases remain hospitalized. […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 7-30-20 – 138 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 3814 Total number of tests completed since last report 3261 Total Number of Tests 168616 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead F 80-89 07/29/2020 Big Horn M 20-29 07/29/2020 Big Horn M 20-29 07/29/2020 Big Horn M 20-29 07/29/2020 Big Horn M 30-39 07/29/2020 Big Horn M 20-29 […]
Farmers to Families Food Box Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The delivery of 50 Million food boxes has helped an incredible number of Americans in […]
FWP joins coalition that promotes responsible recreation
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has joined the Recreate Responsibly Coalition. This national coalition is a working group made up of land managers, nonprofits and outdoor businesses developing and sharing best practices to promote common sense guidance about getting outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. FWP’s participation in the coalition coincides with the launch of Montana […]
Montana tourism industry unites for ‘Montana Aware’ Campaign
17 CVBs, 6 tourism regions to participate in statewide effort to promote safety measures The Montana Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism and Business Development has launched the “Montana Aware” campaign to promote safe and responsible behavior among those who are traveling in the state. The public health initiative aims to educate residents and visitors on […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 7-28-20 – 93 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 3475 Total number of tests completed since last report 2753 Total Number of Tests 161408 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead M 60-69 07/27/2020 Cascade F 20-29 07/27/2020 Cascade M 30-39 07/27/2020 Cascade M 20-29 07/27/2020 Cascade F 20-29 07/27/2020 Cascade F 20-29 07/27/2020 Cascade M 20-29 07/27/2020 […]