COVID 19 Omicron Variant now Found in 17 Montana Counties
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has reported to KGVO News that the COVID-19 Omicron Variant is spreading throughout the state
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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
State Launches Angel Initiative to Help Substance Abuse Issues
Governor Greg Gianforte, DPHHS Director Adam Meier and Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter launched the new Angel Initiative on Tuesday to help those in Montana with substance abuse issues.
Massive Meth Problem in Montana gets Help from New DPHHS Program
In 2019, the annual methamphetamine-related death rate in Montana was 7.2 per 100,000 people, exceeding the national average of 5.7 per 100,000 people. Furthermore, over 65 percent of Child and Family Services Division substance-use related placements list methamphetamine as the primary drug.
MCPS Response to Gianforte and DPHHS Emergency Rule
The District will continue to enforce its face covering guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of all students and staff.
Emergency Rule Issued to Promote Parental Rights Regarding Masks
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Tuesday afternoon that the Montana Department of Health and Human Services has issued an emergency rule to ‘promote the role of parents as the ultimate decision makers on matters pertaining to the health of their children’.
Raising Chickens? Salmonella Linked to Increase in Live Poultry
For those who love to raise live chickens, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Livestock are warning that cases of salmonella linked to live poultry are increasing.
Gianforte says Vaccine Expansion to Phase 1 B Plus Starts Monday
At a press conference in Helena on Tuesday, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the expansion of COVID 19 vaccinations to the next phase, which will be 1 B Plus.
Bullock says Montana’s COVID Vaccine Allotment cut by 20 Percent
Governor Bullock recently announced that the state’s anticipated allocation of vaccine doses through the end of the year has been reduced by the federal government by 20% from 60,000 down to 48,000 along with other states across the nation.