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The Richland County Health Department has received notification from the State of Montana and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that vaccine providers should pause the administration of the one-dose Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19...

Governor Gianforte has expanded the availability of COVID-19 vaccine all residents ages 18 and older. The Richland County Health Department continues to take names for COVID-19 vaccines. There are no additional criteria for receiving a COVID-19...

Salt is one of our most important cooking ingredients, and plays an important role in the human body. We can’t live without it. There are many varieties of salt on today’s market, each with its own niche and purported health benefits. But which...

The Richland County Health Department continues to take names for Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccines. The Department offers the Moderna two-dose vaccine. Phase 1B includes community members who are aged 70 years and older, as well as individuals 18-69 who...

The Richland County Health Department is announcing the availability of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for those who fall in Phase 1B of the vaccination plan. The first appointments are available beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The vaccination plan...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...