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Beaverhead County virus cases exceed 200
10/14/2020 - 12:00am
Beaverhead County virus cases exceed 200
Beaverhead County set records for numbers of COVID-19 cases and active cases this week, with officials citing social activity and close contacts as driving the surge. County cases spiked to 212 total as of Tuesday, with 82 of those considered “...
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County sees 43 new virus cases in past week
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State

10/14/2020 - 1:04pm
Bullock directs $200 million in coronavirus relief funds to boost unemployment insurance trust fund
HELENA – Coronavirus relief funds will bolster Montana's unemployment insurance trust fund, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Oct. 7. Bullock directed $200 million in relief dollars to the trust fund, to prevent thousands of state businesses who pay...
Additional COVID relief meat processing infrastructure grants announced
Additional coronavirus relief funds available for meat processing, nonprofits
COVID-19 outbreak protocols released for schools
Montana's fire fund doubled, budget reserves heightened
Live entertainment industry to receive coronavirus fund support

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...
FBI warns of coronavirus scams
IRS creates web tool for non-filers to get economic impact payments
UPDATED: USDA institutes measures to help rural communities, businesses affected by COVID-19
IRS takes steps to provide taxpayer relief related to coronavirus
President extends 'slow the spread' campaign to end of April

JCs cancel Kick-Off Concert, Demo Derby

The Dillon Jaycees have canceled the Summer Kick-Off Concert and the Demolition Derby, but remain hopeful that they will be able to pull off “Montana’s Biggest Weekend,” with the Labor Day PRCA Rodeo, concert, and parade.

“We have canceled the June 6 Kick-Off Concert with Logan Mize,” said Dillon Jaycee President Kelly Graham last week. “The Demo Derby (June 27) has also been canceled due to the coronavirus situation.”

According to Graham, the Jaycees had a contractual obligation to pay Mize 10 per cent of the fee to cover expenses leading up to the concert.

Phase 2 begins soon

Montana residents will soon be allowed to gather in larger groups, though disinfection and physical distancing must still take place.

Gatherings of up to 50 people can be allowed, restaurants and bars can have up to 75 percent capacity if they can provide appropriate distance between groups, and up to 10 people can sit at a table at one time under the new guidelines. The 11:30 p.m. curfew for restaurants and bars remains in effect.

Public health approves local guidelines for gyms, theater reopenings

Operators of gyms, movie theaters and pools in Beaverhead County are asked to submit reopening plans for their facilities to the health board, it was decided Friday.

PIMA reopened Dillon campus on Monday

Pima Medical Institute has announced its Dillon campus reopened on Monday. Faculty, staff and students will follow all state and county health guidelines in relation to COVID-19, and those returning to campus are expected to adhere to the Pima Medical Institute Code of Conduct. Pima Medical offers the only accredited veterinary technician program in the state of Montana, in partnership with the University of Montana Western. The current student population includes a small number of students, who will be staggered in both morning and afternoon classes.

Youth Challenge explores options to reopen

The Director of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy with input from the University of Montana Western and Beaverhead County Public Health officials, announced today they are exploring options to resume operations. The organizations have been working cooperatively to ensure the safety and security of the MYCA cadets and staff, UMW Campus and the Dillon community.

County opens its doors, distancing remains in effect

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The statewide gradual reopening of businesses led the county commission to officially open the Beaverhead County Courthouse doors Monday.

Montana moving to phase 2 reopening, gatherings up to 50 people

Gatherings of up to 50 people will begin to be allowed June 1, as Montana moves into Phase 2 of its reopening plan for the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the phase progression in a press call Tuesday.

Physical distancing will continue to be required, as will stepped up disinfection and sanitation protocols. Vulnerable populations are asked to continue to isolate. Nursing and assisted living homes will continue to operate under Phase 1 guidelines, with no visitors (except in compassionate care situations).

Half a million masks secured for health care workers

HELENA – Montana received a shipment of 500,000 N95 masks from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) May 18, to be stored at the state warehouse.

"I’m grateful that FEMA and our federal partners assisted in getting the supplies we need to continue to mitigate the virus and I will continue to push for a consistent supply to support our ongoing efforts," Gov. Steve Bullock said. "The masks we secured today will ensure our health care workers, who are the backbone of the fight against COVID-19, have what they need to safely do their jobs."

Energy assistance program extended for pandemic

HELENA – An additional $5 million in federal CARES Act funding will be available for Montanans struggling to afford home energy costs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the program assistance extension May 14.

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 pandemic, it announced May 13.

Nationally, $15 million was awarded to 159 organizations across five health workforce programs. The awards are funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.