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Post by Admin on Apr 3, 2020 9:27:49 GMT -7
Covid 19 Virus News for Friday April 3rd, 2020
Montana reaches 243 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths The Bozeman Chronicle reports:
"Montana hit 243 known COVID-19 cases Friday, according to numbers from the state, with five deaths reported statewide and 24 hospitalizations.
The tally is up two from the night before, and the state lab reported processing an additional 150 tests between a 4:30 p.m. report Thursday and Friday’s update. The lab has been running a rough average of 400 tests a day.
Gov. Steve Bullock said Tuesday about 32 people had recovered from the illness, caused by the coronavirus. The state’s website tracking cases does not have a running tally of that figure so updated information was not available Friday morning.
Gallatin County still has by far the most cases in the state, at 93".
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Post by Admin on Apr 3, 2020 9:31:36 GMT -7
Experts say 6 feet of social distancing is not enough to stop spread of coronavirus KBZK reports:
"For weeks, health officials, lawmakers and doctors have warned us to practice 6 feet of social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus, but some experts are saying that’s not enough.
“What I am doing myself is I am keeping 25 feet from anyone,” said Jose Jimenez, a chemistry professor at CU Boulder.
Jimenez is one of 37 scientists that wrote a letter to the World Health Organization about the effectiveness of social distancing six feet. He says 10 or even 15 feet would be safer.
“When you talk, instead of just plain breathing, or when you sing and the air is coming out of your lungs more strongly, then more particles are generated so more viruses are going to end up in the air,” Jimenez said".
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Post by Admin on Apr 3, 2020 9:33:27 GMT -7
White House coronavirus task force to announce face covering guidance The White House coronavirus task force is said to be preparing to announce new guidelines formulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that recommend Americans in areas hit hardest by the novel coronavirus wear some type of facial covering while out in public.
The change in guidelines signals a major shift in how officials are looking to combat the spread of COVID-19".
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Post by Admin on Apr 3, 2020 15:21:25 GMT -7
Amid coronavirus scare, Americans flock to remote land, survival retreats Reuters reports:
"As Americans stockpile basic supplies, pet food and school items amid coronavirus-related closures and "shelter-in-place" orders, many are turning to another strategy to protect their families: fleeing to remote areas.
With branches in multiple U.S. states, Fortitude Ranch dubs itself a "survival community" and offers paying members access to remote, secure grounds and residences under the motto "Prepare for the worst, enjoy the present".
The ranch has seen a "huge surge" of interest in joining its survival retreats amid the pandemic, said chief executive Drew Miller, who estimated inquiries have increase tenfold".
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Post by Admin on Apr 3, 2020 15:28:26 GMT -7
Gov. Bullock provides Montana COVID-19 update - April 3
The welfare state grows larger in Montana. KBZK reports:
"Gov. Steve Bullock is holding a news conference about the COVID-19 situation in Montana.
Gov. Bullock is expected to reaffirm the importance that Montanans adhere to the stay at home order and also to announce efforts to provide food security.
One announcement made on Friday morning by Gov. Bullock was that Montanans should expect to see the stay at home order to remain in effect longer than originally planned".
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