Author: Brian Bennett

Thanks to the National Institute Of Health which runs Rocky Mountain Labs in Hamilton recent studies found the virus which causes COVID-19 is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces. The findings reinforce the protocol of cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects.

The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has declared a state of emergency for the Blackfeet Reservation in response to growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus. This includes a reservation wide curfew from 10 in the evening until 6 in the morning for all residents. Blackfeet tribal offices and programs will be closed until March 30th ...

The Montana Food Bank Network staff is working from home leaving a skeleton crew on hand in the Missoula warehouse to handle orders. It is operating on “maximum food security” protocol which means limited access with no volunteers. The primary effort now is to keep existing deliveries on track as larger food banks in Montana adopt a “marketpl...

Despite schools across the state being closed, Great Falls Public Schools opened 14 elementary schools across town Tuesday to offer limited child care services for first responders and other medical professionals. Children with parents in the military are welcome with proper identification and a letter from their Commander.

Two additional positive cases of coronavirus in Montana. Both patients are males in their 20s from Gallatin County. The tests conducted by the Department of Public Health and Human Services Public Health Laboratory were confirmed this morning. They will be isolate or quarantined according to public health guidelines and those who came into clo...