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COVID-19

Gov Bullock Outlines State's Coronavirus Preparations

By • Mar 3, 2020
Gov. Steve Bullock annonces his Coronavirus Task Force on March 3, 2020 in response to the growing number of cases reported in the United States. Bullock says the task force is a multi-agency group that will coordinate public health response.
Corin Cates-Carney / Montana Public Radio

Gov. Steve Bullock has created a state task force to prepare for the possible spread of the novel coronavirus in Montana. Montana's efforts now include testing for the coronavirus at the state health department.

Currently, no cases of the COVID-19 illness are reported in Montana.

West Yellowstone Tourist Bookings Drop Due To Coronavirus Restrictions In China

By • Feb 28, 2020
A tour bus entering Yellowstone Park from the West Yellowstone entrance.
Yellowstone National Park (PD)

Restrictions on air travel out of China due to the coronavirus are already having an impact on Montana’s tourism season. Businesses in West Yellowstone say bookings by Chinese tourists are down.

COVID-19 Cases Would Strain State Resources, Health Officials Say

By • Feb 27, 2020
The novel coronavirus.
Centers For Disease Control

There are currently no reported cases of the new coronavirus in Montana. This, however, may only be temporary. State public health officials say they’re preparing for the worst.

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