Alluvion has resumed service to its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site after temporarily closing Monday due to a reported threat of gun violence to staff. The threat was deemed not credible by the Great Falls Police Department but they closed in an “abundance of caution.”
As reported on Monday, Montana reached a grim milestone of 3,000 deaths from COVID-19. The omicron variant of the virus is surging through the community and marks the biggest spike in cases in the state during the pandemic.
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“The loss of even a single life to COVID-19 is a tragic event that has a devastating impact. Our condolences continue to go out to those who have been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” Acting City-County Health Officer Bowen Trystianson said Monday in an emailed statement. “We urge everyone to be considerate of their neighbors, friends, and loved ones by taking action to prevent further spread of this illness.”
GFPS issues reminder of coronavirus policies
Great Falls Public Schools on its website reminded students, staff, parents, and community members of a few site practices and district policies for COVID-19:
- Handwashing frequently: “GEL In and GEL Out” of schools, classrooms, offices and restrooms.
- Monitor your personal health and well-being: School nurses will monitor students who are feeling poorly at school, check their temperature and may administer a COVID-19 rapid test, with parent permission.
- If you are feeling ill and exhibiting symptoms, stay home, get a rapid test and consult with health officials if symptoms persist.
- Allschool personnel are reminded to clean work surfaces regularly. Custodial teams will handle deep cleaning and sanitation/disinfecting as per COVID-19 cleaning protocols.
- Physical distancing of 3-6 feet is recommended where and whenever possible in the school/work setting.
- Wearing face masks and or shields is highly recommended in all GFPS buildings, classrooms and offices.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Cascade City-County Health Department are now requiring that COVID-19-positive individuals remain isolated at home for a minimum of five days. If the infected individual is feeling better by the sixth day, they may return to work or school, if they wear a mask/face covering for the remaining five days of their infection. If you choose not to wear a mask, you must remain out of school/work for the remaining five days of your illness. Great Falls Public Schools is now requiring that practice as well.
Latest COVID-19 cases in Montana
Montana reported 978 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, putting the total active confirmed cases at 17,327.
According to the state website, the total number of reported total deaths is currently at 3,019, with 329 active hospitalizations; there have been 222,790 total recoveries.
Cascade County had 137 new COVID cases and 2,025 active cases, and CCHD reported no deaths.
Of the state’s eligible population, 54 percent are fully vaccinated. Of the county’s eligible population, 49 percent are fully immunized against the virus.
- Yellowstone County: 3,589 active cases, 192 new cases and 38,935 total cases;
- Missoula County: 2,835 active cases, 157 new cases and 24,338 total cases;
- Flathead County: 1,447 active cases, 101 new cases and 24,678 total cases;
- Gallatin County: 1,864 active cases, 90 new cases and 31,894 total cases;
- Hill County: 157 active cases, 56 new cases and 4,124 total cases.
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