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Montana counties are taking varied approaches about who in the current COVID-19 vaccine distribution Phase 1B should receive the very limited number of doses each week.
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Montana lawmakers Thursday heard testimony on a bill that would allow local elected officials to rescind board of health mandates during times of emergency or disaster. The bill is among a slew of GOP proposals to modify the power of local public health officials.
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Montana’s Attorney General Thursday ordered the Gallatin County Attorney to dismiss a case against a Bozeman bar that intentionally ignored a health order curfew and warning.
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte in a press conference Wednesday signaled his decision to remove and revise COVID-19 business restrictions put in place by his predecessor.
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As new COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in the state, Montana’s large counties say the COVID vaccine will not be available to those in Phase 1B for at least the next few weeks due to uncertain vaccine supply.
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Montana confirmed 991 new COVID-19 cases and reported 24 more deaths from the virus Friday, which coincided with a visit from the U.S. surgeon general. He was optimistic about the strides Montana has made with the virus. But county health officials still urge residents to remain vigilant moving forward.
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Montana reported 859 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday and 21 more deaths, the most since late November. Meanwhile, a small group spent its 13th morning protesting coronavirus related restrictions outside the Gallatin City County health officer’s home.
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The number of total COVID-19 cases associated with K-12 schools in Montana has doubled over a two week stretch, according to the most recent state data. Gallatin County has started releasing supplemental weekly reports with new CDC metrics to help schools make decisions.
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Montana’s health department reported 360 new COVID-19 cases Friday. Gallatin County health officials say it feels like we’re hanging onto the ride right now rather than working together to eliminate the illness.
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While the president and vice president forgo masks at rallies, the White House is quietly encouraging governors to implement mask mandates and, for some, enforce them with fines.