First Pediatric Death From Influenza Reported in Montana
A child in Big Horn County is the first pediatric death from the flu reported in Montana for the 2023-2024 influenza season.
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See the Smiles! MCPS Goes to Masks Recommended Only Monday
An unfamiliar sight will greet teachers and students at Missoula County Public Schools on Monday; smiling faces.
Incident Commander Farr on new CDC Omicron Variant Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new recommendations this week shortening isolation and quarantine periods for the Omicron variant.
CDC Statement Released about Newest COVID -19 Variant – Omicron
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a statement for the nation’s media outlets on Saturday regarding the newest variant of COVID 19, called Omicron.
Masks in Missoula Schools Likely Aren’t Going Away Next Month
Missoula County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Watson appeared on KGVO’s Talk Back show.
Missoula City County Health Department Prepared for Coronavirus
You won’t see many people in Missoula wearing masks to protect against coronavirus, but the Missoula City County Health Department is ready with information for those who are concerned.
Bozeman Case Test Negative for Coronavirus – No Cases in Montana
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) have confirmed that there is no coronavirus in Gallatin County.
Officials ‘Perplexed’ by CDC’s HIV Outbreak Warning for Two Montana Counties
A recent report from the CDC tries to predict the next HIV outbreak and, to the surprise of nearly all local officials, lists two rural Montana counties.
The Kids Are Alright – Survey Says They’re Drinking Less But Still Texting And Driving Too Much
The annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey results were released this week by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, and high school students are improving in most areas, while falling behind in others.
BREAKING – Zika in Missoula
The first confirmed case of Zika virus in Montana is a Missoula woman who had recently returned from a Zika-infected area.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, As Told by A Postman
We always hear the old running joke about dogs biting postmen and women, but U.S. Postal Service spokesman Pete Nowacki said it’s no joke. In fact, this week is recognized for just that: it’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
Influenza on the Rise in Montana and Nationwide – “Get Vaccinated!” Says Montana DPHHS
Local and state public health officials are seeing a significant increase in the number of confirmed influenza cases being reported across the state.