Health Department Releases COVID Conversation with Physicians
The Missoula City County Health Department released a ZOOM conversation with several local physicians regarding the new Omicron variant, COVID vaccinations and other related topics.
COVID-19
Missoula Health Department Reports First Omicron Case
The Missoula City County Health Department and Incident Commander Cindy Farr informed KGVO News on Tuesday afternoon that the first Omicron Variant case had been reported in Missoula.
The Omicron Variant has Arrived in Montana says DPHHS
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reported on Monday afternoon that the state has recorded its first two cases of COVID 19 caused by the new Omicron variant.
State Gives $2.7 Million for Binax Now Rapid Testing for Schools
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Tuesday that $2.7 million in federal funding has been distributed to public and private schools to help them remain open during the pandemic
COVID Booster Vaccines now Available for 16 and 17 Year-Olds
The Missoula City County Health Department announced on Thursday that COVID 19 booster vaccines are now available for 16 and 17 year-olds.
Incident Commander Farr Comments on COVID 19 Omicron Variant
KGVO reached out to Missoula City County Health Department’s Incident Commander Cindy Farr for local reaction to the newest development with COVID 19 called the Omicron Variant.
Nurse Sarah O’Hara Receives Religious Exemption for Vaccination
On Sunday, surrounded by well over a hundred supporters holding signs on the sidewalk in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement Center, O’Hara told KGVO news that her exemption had been upheld by the hospital administration.
Community Medical Center Mandates COVID 19 Vaccinations
KGVO has learned that Community Medical Center is now requiring all employees and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19.
Nearly 2000 Children Have Vaccination Appointments Says MCCHD
According to the Missoula City County Health Department, nearly 2000 children ages 5 to 11 already have appointments to receive the child dose of the COVID vaccine.
138 Children Vaccinated on First Day at Health Department Clinic
Monday was the first day that children age 5 to 11 could be vaccinated against COVID 19, and the Missoula City County Health Department hosted a special clinic just for children at their Southgate Mall location.