Another Missoula County resident has tested positive for the COVID 19 virus. The patient is a male in his 20's.

The Missoula City County Health Department has closed down all bars, taverns and restaurants with the exception of delivery and take-out due to the COVID 19 virus.

Governor Steve Bullock held another telephone press conference to provide an update on the COVID 19 pandemic in the state.

Mostly sunny and mild in western Montana on this St. Patrick's Day with highs in the low 50's.

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