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COVID-19

Local

01/27/2021 - 12:00am
Phase 1B vaccinations begin countywide
Beaverhead County residents in the next phase eligible for the coronavirus vaccine can sign up to receive it starting this week. Public health will hold its first vaccination clinic for Phase 1B county residents this Friday; residents must call 406-...
COVID vaccine will be offered to Phase 1B next week
County COVID cases on an upswing
Area COVID vaccinations begin, new cases decline
New county COVID case pace slows
Eighth resident dies of COVID-19, county over 700 cases

State

01/26/2021 - 10:13am
COVID-19 vaccination tracking website launched
HELENA – Montana's COVID-19 vaccination tracking website launched Jan. 25. "With over 77,000 safe and effective vaccine doses administered in Montana, we continue to make strides to protect the most vulnerable. We can make even greater progress if...
Montana moves to Phase 1B vaccine distribution
Governor Gianforte lifts restrictions on small businesses with new directive
Montana VA distributing COVID-19 vaccines to rural veterans
Gianforte changes COVID-19 priorities for vaccine distribution
Former Gov. Bullock Releases Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan

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

HS refines school transportation, in-class instruction plans

Plans to provide varying degrees of in-person instruction for students this fall continue to be developed by Beaverhead County High School officials, alongside different ways of busing students to class.

As mask rules get tighter in U.S. West, opposition gets loud

HELENA, July 24 (AP) – A Montana county became the latest battleground in the debate over face masks after local residents pushed back against stricter rules in a virtual face-off with public health officials.

Virus cases climb to 27 in Beaverhead County

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Beaverhead County had the biggest spike in one day for new coronavirus cases Saturday, with one individual hospitalized and 19 active cases as of Tuesday.

MSU to process surveillance tests

HELENA – Montana State University began surveillance testing July 27, testing 500 people a day.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the new source of surveillance testing July 22. The testing will be for critical front-line health care personnel, essential workers and other groups.

Overwhelmed labs prompt local COVID testing cancellation

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Laboratories nationwide are having difficulty keeping up with the mass of coronavirus tests coming in, forcing the cancellation of surveillance testing events locally and statewide.

Fair, rodeo plans approved

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A divided public health board approved preliminary plans to have the Beaverhead County Fair and Dillon Jaycees’ rodeo, but voted against the potential risk thousands of people at the concert would bring.

Mask order in effect to combat virus case spikes

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Coronavirus-positive case spikes across the state prompted Gov. Steve Bullock to issue a mask requirement last week for counties with four or more active cases.

Public health officials argue over mask requirements

EDITOR’S NOTE: Profanity is used in this story.

Schools to receive $75 million in coronavirus relief funds for reopening needs

HELENA – Montana K-12 school districts are slated to receive $75 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to cover expenses incurred to keep students and staff safe from COVID-19 this fall.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the funding July 17.

County fair, Jaycees rodeo given the OK to proceed

Plans to put on some version of the Beaverhead County Fair and annual Jaycees Rodeo were given the thumbs up Friday by the public health board, but not the Jaycees concert.