COVID

Just about everyone I know, myself included, have unintentionally started a fairly large wine collection in the last couple of years. Local retailers have confirmed that Montanans have definitely spent more money on bottles of wine since the pandemic started.

According to a new article, the Federal Government will start to enforce the mandate for the vaccine to federal employees. What does that mean for Montana?

Surprise! It wasn't because of COVID.

Another pandemic shortage has created a challenge in containing wildfires.

The numbers are just that. Numbers. But Montana's current 10% hospitalization rate is concerning. Here is the latest data at a glance per the State of Montana COVID-19 dashboard:

While my Dad is not famous enough to get a shot on national TV, I thought it would be helpful to others who are awaiting their shots, to share his (our) experience here in Gallatin County, Montana.

"Relying on personal responsibility to follow public health guidance" during a pandemic. Montana may be screwed. Every patron of the Quickie Mart this morning was mask-less.

The risk/reward situation for a college student is a bit different than an older adult, but for the right amount, would you catch Covid-19 on purpose? Some are, here's why...

The math is simple. Montana currently has 7,432 active COVID-19 cases, of which 291 are currently hospitalized.

It hasn't been a great week for positive COVID-19 cases in Gallatin County. There have been 30 more cases reported in the last 24 hours and 3 current hospitalizations.

As of Saturday, September 19th, the State of Montana COVID-19 dashboard is reporting 15 new confirmed cases for Gallatin County in the last 24 hours, for a total of 62 active cases.

17 of those positive cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, as of Thursday, August 27th. The GOOD news is: there are NO current hospitalizations.