Kaiser Health News reporter Katheryn Houghton reports Montana has yet to spend any of the $2.5 million in federal aid it received last summer to boost COVID detection and mitigation in the state’s prison and jails. That’s because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised concerns about the state’s spending plan causing the st...
Montana Doctor Predicts Development Of Further COVID Variants
The Delta variant was followed by the Omicron variant. Is that the end of the COVID-19 saga? Maybe but maybe not according to Montana Doctor and author David Graham who projected this phase of the pandemic in his 2020 book “From Killer to Common Cold.” He explained recently on Voices of Montana.
Montana Epidemiologist Warns That Relaxed COVID Approach Is Leading To More Infections
The omicron variant of COVID-19 has led to the greatest spike of the virus in Montana since the start of the pandemic but some people are taking a relaxed attitude toward taking precautions. Billings Clinic epidemiologist Doctor Neil Ku says this is not the time because that attitude has potentially harmful consequences for some.
Billings Clinic Facing New Shortage Of Nurses
According to Kaiser Health News Billings Clinic is hiring two dozen nurses from other countries to offset a nursing shortage that has been made worse by the pandemic. Billings Clinic is just one of scores of hospitals taking this strategy. Demand is so high and the nursing shortage is so great there’s a backlog of thousands of international he...
Governor Gianforte Provides Update On Omicron Variant In Montana
During a press conference to mark his first year as Governor Greg Gianforte commented on the recent rise in COVID-19 infections in Montana brought on by the omicron variant. He pointed to previous studies and public health officials on what is known currently about the new variant. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-...
COVID-19 Led Native American Deaths In 2020
During 2020 COVID-19 became the leading cause of death among Native American in Montana accounting for 25% of all deaths and the third-leading cause of death for the general population. Death certificates compiled by the state Office of Vital Records show 1,022 deaths last year of Native Americans in Montana. With the end of 2021 fast approach...
COVID-19 Omicron Variant Found In Montana
The state health department confirmed the omicron variant has been detected in Montana. The sample that was confirmed Monday through testing at the Montana State Public Health Laboratory and at Montana State University came from two Gallatin County residents in their 30s who have travel history to South Africa where Omicron was first detected....
Billings Clinic Officer Warns People To Be Cautious Of COVID Treatment Information
First came coronavirus than the Delta Variant and now we’re waiting for the Omicron Variant to arrive in the state. Regional Chief Medical officer for Billings Clinic Dr. Clint Seger recently on Voices of Montana has concerns regarding potential treatments. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-06_437.mp3
Montana Agencies Providing Updates On Omicron Variant Affecting Holiday Travel
For those planning holiday travel within or outside of the U.S. the coronavirus may once again impact your plans. Montana-based travel agencies provide updates on how the omicron variant and new CDC guidance could impact upcoming holiday travel. As things could change at any time the travel agencies encourage everyone to keep a close eye on ru...
New COVID Variant Not Yet Detected in Montana
The World Health Organization said Monday the newly detected omicron variant which has a high number of variations could bring a “very high” risk across the globe but so far the variant has not been detected in Montana. The state Department of Public Health and Human Services will notify people when the omicron variant is detected in Montana a...