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 […]
Archives for July 30, 2020
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 […]