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.
Carbon County – Orders Closures until Next Tuesday
In Carbon County all restaurants, bars, casinos, taprooms, and coffee shops have been ordered to close until next Tuesday to help curb the spread of coronavirus. The closure does not restrict drive-through delivery takeout of pick-up service. The order will be re-evaluated on a week to week basis.
Browning – Reservation Wide Curfew and other Restrictions
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 ...
Montana – MT Food Bank on Maximum Food Security Status
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...
Montana – MT Food Bank on Maximum Food Security Status
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...
Senator Jon Tester On Different Bills To Help Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
Senator Jon Tester says with different bills to help fight coronavirus in different ways everyone has to be on the same page to make all of the work productive. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-39-1.mp3
Senator Jon Tester On Different Bills To Help Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
Senator Jon Tester says with different bills to help fight coronavirus in different ways everyone has to be on the same page to make all of the work productive. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-39-1.mp3
St. Vincent Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Asking For Blood Donations Immediately
Tuesday in Billings St. Vincent Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer Michael Bush made a plea to the community for blood. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-37-1.mp3
Emergency Order By Governor Steve Bullock Covering Coronavirus Expenses For Uninsured
Reducing the number of uninsured Montanans of about 6% not covered by some type of insurance is a top priority of the Bullock administration so he has used his executive order to make it happen. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-34-1-1.mp3
Great Falls – Schools Being Re-Purposed for Childcare
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.