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Richland Co. First COVID-19 Related Death July 28
The Richland County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19-related death in a Richland County resident. A female in her 80s passed away on the morning of July 28. The department will not be releasing any additional information about the...
(Updated August 6, 2020) Richland County COVID-19 Case Update
The Richland County Health Department is reporting the release of three cases of COVID-19 from isolation. Currently, Richland County has 2 active cases, 43 recovered cases, and two deaths. The...
(Updated August 3, 2020) Richland County COVID-19 Case Update
The Richland County Health Department is announcing one additional active case of COVID-19 in a Richland County resident. This brings the total case count to 46. At this time, 36 of the total cases are recovered, 9 are active, with one death. Active...
Richland County Reports First Death Related To COVID-19
The Richland County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19-related death in a Richland County resident. A female in her 80’s passed away on the morning of July 28th. The Department will not be releasing any additional information about...
(Updated July 24, 2020) Richland County COVID-19 Update
The Richland County Health Department is announcing three additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents, and the release of two cases from isolation. This brings the total case count to 40. At this time, 31 of the total cases are...
Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Investigations
The Richland County Health Department is providing an update on the status of COVID-19 in Richland County. Currently, department staff conducted contact investigations on a total of 21 cases between June and July, revealing nearly 100 close...
(Updated July 17, 2020) Richland County COVID-19 Case Update
The Richland County Health Department is announcing one additional active case of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to 34. At this time, 24 of the total cases are recovered, and 10 are active. Case updates are as...
(Updated July 10, 2020) Richland County COVID-19 Case Update
The Richland County Health Department is announcing four additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to 28. At this time, 16 of the total cases are recovered, and 12 are active. A full case updat...
What Does It Mean To Be Released From COVID-19 Isolation?
COVID-19 isolation is recommended for active positive cases. Isolation means that a sick person is asked to stay at home, away from others, to prevent the spread of the disease. Exposed or positive household members may spend time together. Individua...
Additional COVID-19 Confirmed Cases in Richland Co.
The Richland County Health Department is reporting two additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to eight, three of which are recovered. Current active cases are as follows: Case 8: A female...
(Updated) Richland County COVID-19 Case Update
(Updated June 22) COVID-19 UPDATE: The Richland County Health Department is reporting two additional active cases of COVID-19 in Richland County residents. This brings the total case count to eight, three of which are recovered. Current active cases...
COVID-19 Update Richland County
Montana will progress to Phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan on June 1. Phase 2 allows for expanded capacity in restaurants, bars, casinos, retail businesses, personal care providers, gyms, movie theaters and museums, while maintaining...
Richland County COVID-19 Update
Montana will progress to Phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening plan on June 1st. Phase 2 allows for expanded capacity in restaurants, bars, casinos, retail businesses, personal care providers, gyms, movie theaters and museums, while maintaining restr...
Richland County COVID-19 Information
Montana remains in Phase One of the Governor’s reopening plan. Governor Bullock has not provided a specific date that Montana will progress into the second phase. Currently, restaurants, bars, casinos, retail businesses, personal care providers, gy...
Richland County COVID-19 Situation Update
COVID-19 Update: Richland County currently has no active positive cases of COVID-19. Three individuals have been released from home isolation and are considered recovered. Testing is conducted through a healthcare provider. Public health follow-up...
Richland County COVID-19 Situation Update
COVID-19 UPDATE: Richland County currently has no active positive cases of COVID-19. Three individuals have been released from home isolation and are considered recovered. Testing is conducted through a healthcare provider. Public health follow-up wi...
What Happens To A Positive Case Of COVID-19?
Now that Richland County has three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, many are asking the question, “So what now? What happens when someone is positive?” Let’s take a step back, and start with what happens when someone is tested. So what...
Richland County Health Department Releases Re-opening Guidelines for Businesses
The Richland County Health Department is asking for your assistance in ensuring that Richland County is able to sustain an economic recovery and protect staff and community members. The Health Department has created a webpage where you will find...
Richland Co. Confirms First 3 Cases of COVID-19, Surrounding Counties Holding Steady With Low Numbers
On April 7, 2020, the Richland County Health Department was notified by the Montana State Public Health Laboratory of a positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in an individual residing in Richland County. The individual is a male in his 4...
Richland County Board Of Health Supports Social Distancing
The Richland County Board of Health has reviewed and approved an order adopting Governor Steve Bullock’s recent directive to shelter in place. The order, released by County Attorney Janet Christoffersen’s office, solidifies Health Officer and...
What the Governor's Order Means for Returning Travelers
Governor Steve Bullock issued an order on March 30 requiring those travelling to Montana from another state or country to self-quarantine for 14 days. With the turn of the seasons, this has...
First Positive Case of COVID-19 In Richland County
On April 7, 2020, the Richland County Health Department was notified by the Montana State Public Health Laboratory of a positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in an individual residing in...
Second Case of COVID-19 in Richland County
COVID-19 UPDATE: On the evening of April 7, 2020, the Richland County Health Department was notified by the Montana State Public Health Laboratory of a second positive case of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in an individual residing in Richland...
Third Case of COVID-19 in Richland County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Richland County currently has three positive cases of COVID-19. The case information is as follows: Case 3: A female in her 30’s who is not hospitalized. The case investigation is ongoing. Case 2: A female in her 50’s who is not...
Staying Healthy Means Staying Home
Social distancing is the physical separation of people in an effort to prevent the spread of disease in a community. It has been shown that social distancing in the early stages of an outbreak is effective in preventing or slowing the spread of...
