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As of Tuesday, June 16, Montana reports 614 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 60 active cases, and 19 deaths from the disease. State officials also report that 79 of the cases have resulted in hospitalizations, with 8 patients currently hospitalized, and 535 patients considered recovered.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While this list does not include all possible symptoms of COVID-19, the most common symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, a new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
Carter County continues to have ZERO positive cases of COVID-19. Since testing began in March, there have been 614 positive cases in Montana. Currently, there are only 60 active cases, 535 have recovered, but there have been 19 deaths related to COVID-19. In the past week, the first positive COVID-19 case of a Custer County resident happened, and now there are 13 positive cases in Custer County.
Montana is in phase two of Governor Bullock's reopening plan. Phase two began on June 1. However, there is not a set date when the state will move to phase three of the reopening plan. In phase two, people can begin to gather in groups of 50 without social distancing. However, if you are planning an event and believe there will be more than 50 people, call the local public health department to get advice on how to develop a COVID-19 safe plan for your event.
As we continue through phase two, it is essential to continue social distancing when possible. Research has shown that the virus which causes COVID-19 does not generally spread beyond 6 feet when an infected person speaks or coughs. For this reason, though, it is vital to wear a cloth face covering when possible in public and you cannot social distance yourself from others. A person can be infectious for up to two days before symptoms appear and can spread the virus when talking to others.
While it is best to stay home, when out in public, remember to take hand sanitizer with you and use it when you leave a business, cover your coughs and sneezes to protect others, avoid handshakes and hugs, and avoid touching your face. Also, when at work or when visitors come to your house, it is vital to frequently disinfect "high-touch" surfaces like doorknobs, handles, cell phones, keyboards, railings, remote controls, tablets, and counters.
To sign up for daily COVID-19 notifications from Governor Bullock's Coronavirus Task Force or to read the phase two directive go to the Joint Information Center at covid19.mt.gov.
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