Missoula COVID Cases Plummet – No Deaths ‘for Several Weeks’
The COVID pandemic in Missoula seems to be winding down, although the staff at the Missoula City County Health Department remains vigilant in case a new variant emerges.
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Health Department – Omicron Cases Blowing Delta out of the Water
In a conversation with Missoula City County Health Department Director D’Shane Barnett late Tuesday afternoon, he said that the new Omicron variant is literally ‘blowing Delta out of the water’ in Missoula’s COVID case numbers.
Missoula Health Department says to Start Wearing Upgraded Masks
The Missoula City County Health Department is now strongly encouraging all residents to start wearing masks when indoors, and to upgrade the kinds of masks worn by adults and children.
COVID Booster Vaccines now Available for 16 and 17 Year-Olds
The Missoula City County Health Department announced on Thursday that COVID 19 booster vaccines are now available for 16 and 17 year-olds.
Health Department COVID Services Consolidating in One Location
The Missoula City County Health Department announced on Wednesday that it will be consolidating all of its COVID 19 services in one larger location early in 2022.
Health Department Prepares for Announcement of Third Vaccine
President Biden will be announcing a policy to request that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID 19 receive a booster vaccine.
City and County Leaders Encourage Vaccinations – No New Mandates
Missoula Mayor John Engen, County Commissioner Chair Josh Slotnick, OEM Director Adriane Beck and the new Health Officer of the Missoula City County Health Department, D’Shane Barnett held a Microsoft Teams press conference to discuss the current COVID 19 situation.
An Early Start to the Missoula Valley’s Wildfire Smoke Season
Missoula’s summer wildfire smoke season has arrived early.
Health Department Addresses Reasons why Some Refuse Vaccination
The Missoula City County Health Department’s Epidemiological Situation Unit held a ZOOM press conference on Wednesday to provide an update on the effort to reach herd immunity through vaccination against COVID 19.
Health Department – Many County Entities Still Require Masks
The Missoula City County Health Department sent out a press release on Wednesday stating that several entities within the county still require masks.
BOH Relaxes COVID 19 Rules from Requirements to Recommendations
The Missoula County Board of Health held nearly a three hour meeting on Thursday afternoon, and made some revisions to current COVID 19 requirements.
Board of Health May Shift from ‘Require’ to ‘Recommend’ Masks
The Missoula City County Health Department has issued a press release stating that ‘now is the time to ‘step down’ more of Missoula County’s COVID 19 requirements', such as masks.