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01/19/2022 - 12:00am
Omicron variant driving Montana’s COVID surge
The current Montana COVID surge is being driven by the ultra-transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus, public health officials stated. The last two weeks have seen nearly double the number of new COVID cases each week compared to the last...
New COVID cases spike in state, omicron variant widespread
COVID cases grow, vaccination clinics start this week
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Two more Beaverhead County residents die of COVID-19
Last mass vaccination clinic this week

State

12/08/2021 - 12:00am
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Nation

05/19/2020 - 12:52pm
Telehealth providers awarded $260,000 in COVID-19 grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $264,651 in grants to Montana organizations to increase telehealth capabilities in response to the coronavirus...
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County vaccinates over 1,800 residents, 8 new COVID cases

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Almost 1,900 Beaverhead County residents have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and public health officials are gearing up to offer more shots as the state prepares to open up vaccines to anyone who wants one this week.

Another eight county residents tested positive for COVID-19 this week, in residents 0-9 to 60-69 in age range.

Vaccine clinics moving to Armory

Beaverhead County Public Health is preparing to expand coronavirus vaccine access this week, soon moving the weekly clinics to the armory to accomodate more people.

Gov. Greg Gianforte ordered the vaccine be available to anyone who wants it starting April 1.

The weekly vaccine clinics will move to the Montana National Guard Armory on Highway 41 starting April 9; the April 2 clinic will be the last one at Straugh Gymnasium on the University of Montana Western campus, Public Health Director Sue Hansen said Monday.

Coronavirus variant case detected in Beaverhead County

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Beaverhead County is one of 11 counties in the state of Montana that has at least one COVID-positive case considered a “variant of concern” by the CDC.

County sees uptick in new COVID cases, vaccination efforts progress

Beaverhead County added several new coronavirus cases this week in several age groups.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccinations continue their upward trend, with the county nearing 1,500 residents fully vaccinated.

The county added 10 new cases over the past week, totalling 878 cases with nine active as of Tuesday. New cases were recorded in the 0-9 , 10-19, 20-29, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-79 age groups.

The county reported 1,498 fully vaccinated individuals as of Monday, out of 3,974 total doses administered.

Montana begins vaccinating Phase 1B+ of governor’s plan

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Montanans aged 60 and over, and those aged 16-59 with specific health conditions, can now sign up for their shot at the coronavirus vaccine.

Vaccine distribution expanded to most vulnerable Montanans with Phase 1B+ 

HELENA – Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the state will expand its efforts to protect the most vulnerable Montanans by entering Phase 1B+ of the state’s vaccine distribution plan on March 8, 2021.

In Phase 1B+, COVID-19 vaccines will be available to Montanans 60 years of age and older and Montanans 16 to 59 years of age with additional qualifying medical conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and liver disease.

Barrett Hospital not providing COVID-19 vaccines in clinic, partnering with public health

Barrett Hospital and HealthCare is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines through it's clinic as of March 1. 

The hospital instead will partner with Beaverhead County Public Health to provide the vaccines through their regularly scheduled COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

"We feel one location and process will better serve those wanting to be vaccinated, and in a more timely manner," a press release stated.

Nearly 1,000 county residents fully vaccinated

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Beaverhead County has almost a thousand of its residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and Montana is the highest in the nation in vaccine administration.

Phase 1B vaccination group expanding March 8

HELENA – The phase 1B vaccination group will expand beginning March 8, as more vaccines become available to the state.

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the change March 2.

In Phase 1B+, COVID-19 vaccines will be available to Montanans 60 years of age and older and Montanans 16 to 59 years of age with additional qualifying medical conditions like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and liver disease.

COVID-19 vaccine clinics arrive in Lima and Wisdom, more doses needed

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Phase 1B Wisdom and Lima residents had an opportunity this week for the coronavirus vaccine to come to them.

Beaverhead County Public Health held a vaccination clinic on Tuesday in Lima; Wisdom’s clinic is today, Wednesday. There will also be a clinic Friday at the University of Montana Western.

Weekly vaccination clinics continue to be offered, though they are by appointment only to ensure no doses of the limited-supply COVID-19 vaccines are wasted. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 406-683-3203.