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 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.
DPHHS Announces COVID 19 Vaccination Plan Submitted to CDC
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday that Montana’s COVID 19 vaccine plan was submitted to the Centers for Disease Control last week.
$50 Million from State for Child Care as Schools Reopen
Schools across the state will be opening their doors this month, and with some districts choosing either full time or part time remote learning, there will be extra child care costs for parents.
DPHHS Proposes End of Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes to Youth
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday proposed a rule notice to eliminate the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes to youth.
Bullock and Health Officials Discuss Recent COVID 19 Outbreaks
Governor Steve Bullock appeared in a press call with State Medical Officer Dr. Greg Holzman and Chief of the DPHHS Communicable Disease Bureau Jim Murphy discussed the recent COVID 19 outbreaks in eastern Montana.
First COVID 19 Death Reported in Montana
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services has reported the first death due to COVID 19 in the state.
A Fourth Missoula County Resident Tests Positive for COVID 19
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services has announced that two more Montanans have tested positive for the coronavirus, one is from Missoula County and another from Gallatin County.