Coronavirus Resources and Updates

Montana Talks is keeping you up-to-date with all the latest news and information about the corona virus.

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Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-333-0461 Calls will be answered seven days a week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Email COVID19info@mt.gov 24/7. Emails will be answered seven days a week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit COVID19.mt.gov for the latest news and information.

Businesses who have questions about the “Stay at Home” directive can contact 1-800-755-6672.

Helpful Links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
World Health Organization
Montana Department of Health and Human Services
Riverstone Health: What You Need to Know
City of Billings Fire Department Resource page
Billings Clinic
St. Vincent Health Care

Sheriff Addresses Health Board/R Bar Hearing at L & J Center

With many Gallatin County residents following the dispute between the R Bar in Bozeman and the Gallatin County Health Department, Sheriff Brian Gootkin issued a statement about the hearing between the two parties that is scheduled for Tuesday morning.

Dave Wooten

Gallatin County 7-Day COVID Avg Trending Down

The 7-Day average of positive COVID cases has steadily been trending down since mid-November.

Dave Wooten

Nation Sees Inside ICU at Billings Clinic on ‘Good Morning America’

The Chief National Correspondent for ABC-TV Matt Gutman was given what he called "extraordinary access" to the ICU at Billings Clinic

Johnny V

Montana National Guard Airmen Assisting State COVID Lab

If you've travelled the state or talked to folks around Montana, whether it is folks working in the schools, or working in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities- they will all tell you what a Godsend these National Guard soldiers and airmen have been.

Aaron Flint

RiverStone Health Announces ‘Holiday Safety Tips’ For Yellowstone Co.

The Center for Disease Control has already recommended that Americans avoid traveling for Thanksgiving, and any in-person celebrating should only be done "at home with the people you live with."

Johnny V

These New Mandates for Yellowstone County Begin Friday 11/20

Earlier this week, Governor Bullock announced that additional restrictions for the state of Montana will go into effect tomorrow (Friday) to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

Johnny V

Here’s Who is Getting COVID-19 in Gallatin County

With COVID-19 on the rise and often setting record numbers daily, we were curious as to who is actually testing positive for the coronavirus in Gallatin County.

Dave Wooten

RiverStone Health: COVID-19 Infections ‘Not Quite As Bad’ as Previous Week

But, according to the press release, Felton said that more restrictions could still be implemented if the COVID-19 infections begin to increase.

Johnny V

Ystone Co Health Order Extended, More Restrictions Possible

In a press conference today (Monday 11/9), Yellowstone County public health officer John Felton said that no additional restrictions to the October 12/14 order will be introduced today. But then said he "could not rule out the possibility" that additional restrictions and closings could be implemented as early as "later these week."

Johnny V

Help Give $10,000 in Gift Cards to Billings Healthcare Workers

Downtown Billings Association and Yellowstone County Economic Resource and Recovery team are giving $10,000 in gift cards to local healthcare workers on November 13th and you can help.

Michael Foth