Post by Admin on Mar 17, 2020 18:56:42 GMT -7
Second Gallatin County coronavirus case confirmed
KBZK reports:
"On Tuesday, a second positive case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed in a person living in Gallatin County by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD).
According to Health Officer Matt Kelley, a man in his 20s returned, with symptoms, to Montana from Europe on March 12. Test results were confirmed on March 17. Kelley said in a press release that the man is in good condition at home.
Kelley also stressed that the man was "diligent in self-isolating and that saved many potential contacts and exposures."
Read the full story here.
"On Tuesday, a second positive case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed in a person living in Gallatin County by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD).
According to Health Officer Matt Kelley, a man in his 20s returned, with symptoms, to Montana from Europe on March 12. Test results were confirmed on March 17. Kelley said in a press release that the man is in good condition at home.
Kelley also stressed that the man was "diligent in self-isolating and that saved many potential contacts and exposures."
Read the full story here.
Governor Bullock to announce new efforts to respond to COVID-19 cases and its impact on Montanans
KBZK reports:
"Governor Steve Bullock announced an additional case of COVID-19 in Montana.
The announcement came during the press call.
Bullock said that the one new case is connected to the March 5th Board of Regents meeting.
The governor also announced new measues aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
First, employees displaced due to COVID-19 related illnesses, family care, or business closures are immediately eligible for unemployment and insurance benefits.
Read the full story here.
"Governor Steve Bullock announced an additional case of COVID-19 in Montana.
The announcement came during the press call.
Bullock said that the one new case is connected to the March 5th Board of Regents meeting.
The governor also announced new measues aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
First, employees displaced due to COVID-19 related illnesses, family care, or business closures are immediately eligible for unemployment and insurance benefits.
Read the full story here.
Coronavirus confirmed in all 50 states after West Virginia confirms case
KBZK reports:
"A health official prepares to take samples for a coronavirus test from a journalist in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, March 13, 2020 after it was confirmed that a senator who attended several meetings in the building tested positive for the infection. The caretaker prime minister of Romania, Ludovic Orban, said in a press conference at the parliament, the government, including all ministers, as well as the leadership of the ruling National Liberal Party and all its senators, are going into quarantine after one of the governing party’s senators, who took part in high-level meetings, who confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/George Calin)
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice confirmed Tuesday evening that his state has its first confirmed case of coronavirus, marking the 50th state to have a confirmed case.
During his announcement on Tuesday, Justice added that he is ordering the state's casinos, dine-in restaurants and bars to close.
In the United States, there have been nearly 6,000 confirmed cases, with 97 of them fatal, according to Johns Hopkins University data."
"A health official prepares to take samples for a coronavirus test from a journalist in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, March 13, 2020 after it was confirmed that a senator who attended several meetings in the building tested positive for the infection. The caretaker prime minister of Romania, Ludovic Orban, said in a press conference at the parliament, the government, including all ministers, as well as the leadership of the ruling National Liberal Party and all its senators, are going into quarantine after one of the governing party’s senators, who took part in high-level meetings, who confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/George Calin)
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice confirmed Tuesday evening that his state has its first confirmed case of coronavirus, marking the 50th state to have a confirmed case.
During his announcement on Tuesday, Justice added that he is ordering the state's casinos, dine-in restaurants and bars to close.
In the United States, there have been nearly 6,000 confirmed cases, with 97 of them fatal, according to Johns Hopkins University data."
Candidates calling for all-mail ballots in June primary
KBZK reports:
"At least three statewide candidates are calling for the June 2 primary election to be conducted entirely, or almost entirely, with mailed ballots, to avoid infecting voters or election judges with the coronavirus.
“We cannot fully predict when the growth curve of coronavirus will flatten in Montana, so deciding now on a mail-in election makes sense, to ensure the safety of voters and the vote,” said Whitney Williams, Democratic candidate for governor.
Under Williams’ proposal, all registered voters would get mailed ballots that could be returned via the mail or in-person to county and satellite election offices.
Williams is one of two Democrats running for governor in 2020".
Read the the full story here.
"At least three statewide candidates are calling for the June 2 primary election to be conducted entirely, or almost entirely, with mailed ballots, to avoid infecting voters or election judges with the coronavirus.
“We cannot fully predict when the growth curve of coronavirus will flatten in Montana, so deciding now on a mail-in election makes sense, to ensure the safety of voters and the vote,” said Whitney Williams, Democratic candidate for governor.
Under Williams’ proposal, all registered voters would get mailed ballots that could be returned via the mail or in-person to county and satellite election offices.
Williams is one of two Democrats running for governor in 2020".
Read the the full story here.