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Articles with the Tag: COVID-19

Bend it like the Bay Area: doctors see flatter curve after 2 weeks of social isolation

SAN FRANCISCO — State leaders and doctors are cautiously optimistic that the Bay Area’s early moves to lock down residents have prevented surges of coronavirus patients from overwhelming the region’s health care capacity thus far. Six Bay Area counties were first in the country to adopt ...

At-risk youth among most vulnerable to school closures

MONTANA – With schools across Montana transitioned to online learning and state child protection specialists moving home visits online, child advocates are raising concerns about the health and safety of at-risk youth. Gov. Steve Bullock ordered Montana schools to close on March 16, and later extend...

Ronan participates in global teddy bear hunt Ronan participates in global teddy bear hunt

RONAN – People in the Ronan community joined a worldwide teddy bear hunt to give children a fun scavenger-style game to play during the COVID-19 pandemic as schools and other social events are closed.  The Ronan Police Department is also participating in the game by putting stuffed bears in the...

MSU Extension to offer weekly webinars

MSU News Service MONTANA — Montana State University Extension will offer several webinars that discuss economic effects from the current COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. each Thursday until April 23. The courses will be presented by MSU Extension specialists and ...

Governor Bullock announces measure to keep smaller hospitals open

News from the Office of the Governor  MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock announced a directive that allows Montana hospitals and related facilities to receive financing to remain open and acquire the supplies needed to respond to COVID-19. “For weeks both urban and rural hospitals have...

St. Luke seeks PPE donations St. Luke seeks PPE donations

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare  St. Luke Community Healthcare is asking for the community’s assistance with our COVID-19 response efforts. We are looking for new, unopened personal protective equipment (PPE) and would greatly appreciate any of the following donated supplies, ideally ...

Briefs for April 8, 2020

AARP cancels ‘Safe Driving’ classes LAKE COUNTY — As you might have guessed, due to the Coronavirus, all AARP Smart Driver classes are cancelled through the month of May. It is expected classes will resume in June, but this cancellation may be extended.   Limited access to ...

Governor Bullock extends directives to respond to COVID-19 pandemic

News from the Office of the Governor MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock extended through April 24 directives he issued to protect Montanans from COVID-19 by slowing the spread of the virus in Montana. The Directives were set to expire on April 10. “We know that staying home will help to flatt...

St. Luke needs PPE donations in preparation for COVID-19 St. Luke needs PPE donations in preparation for COVID-19

News from St. Luke Community Healthcare St. Luke Community Healthcare is asking for the community’s assistance with our COVID-19 response efforts. We are looking for new, unopened personal protective equipment (PPE) and would greatly appreciate any of the following donated supplies, ideally still in...

Healthcare providers decide who to test for COVID-19 Healthcare providers decide who to test for COVID-19

LAKE COUNTY – The first cases of the novel coronavirus have been diagnosed in the area, so those displaying symptoms are rushing to local healthcare providers to get tested; however, due to a limited number of testing supplies at the state level, not everyone with a cough or fever is being tested for t...


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