Phased reopening to begin soon
The Gallatin City-County Board of Health decided this morning to align the conclusion of the local emergency rule with the end of the state’s stay at home directive via a vote of 8-1.
The Gallatin City-County Board of Health decided this morning to align the conclusion of the local emergency rule with the end of the state’s stay at home directive via a vote of 8-1.
Noting a sustained reduction in new COVID-19 cases, Governor Steve Bullock rolled-out a phased plan for reopening Montana on Wednesday afternoon. The strategy came on the heels of his Friday announcement – the expiration of his stay at home directive on April 24 would mean revived movement for the state’s economy.
Gov. Steve Bullock announced the phased reopening of Montana’s economy with guidelines in each phase for individuals, businesses, restaurants and schools. Local jurisdictions may enforce stricter policies moving forward.
Today, Montanans received an answer to one of their most prevalent questions: When will things begin to feel slightly normal again?
Montana will move forward with a phased reopening after the Stay at Home Directive expires on April 24, Gov. Steve Bullock said via a live streaming press call this afternoon.
The Governor’s Office released an interim analysis of COVID-19 cases as of April 10. “It sheds light on who this virus impacts, how it spreads and patient outcomes,” Gov. Steve Bullock said during a press call. The data will be used to inform decisions going forward.
Four weeks – 28 days – since the first local COVID-19 case, and the pandemic is set to peak in this area in a little over two weeks.
Four weeks – 28 days – since the first local COVID-19 case, and the pandemic is set to peak in this area in a little over two weeks.
Bozeman Health has partnered with Simms Fishing Productions, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the Yellowstone Club Community Foundation (YCCF) to address the need for reusable, medical grade gowns at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and Big Sky Medical Center.
“Today I will be extending the directive to stay at home for an additional two weeks through April 24,” Gov. Steve Bullock said in an April 7 press call. All previous directives fall in line with the April 24 extension.
Use cloth face coverings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission, according to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendation furthered by a White House press conference on Friday.