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  • DPHHS announces plan to continue services while temporarily closing some offices in Response to COVID-19

    Updated Mar 21, 2020

    Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Sheila Hogan today announced steps the agency is taking to ensure Montanans continue to have access to various agency programs and services, while still protecting the health and safety of the clients and staff related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Hogan said in response to COVID-19 concerns, select DPHHS offices with services that require face-to-face interaction with clients and staff will be... Full story

  • Governor issues travel advisory to slow spread of COVID-19

    Press Release|Updated Mar 21, 2020

    HELENA - Gov. Steve Bullock issued a travel advisory this week for Montanans who have traveled internationally to self-quarantine for 14 days after returning to Montana. "As Montanans return from spring break, Montanans who have been traveling internationally should take the proactive step to self-quarantine for 14 days to avoid spreading the virus in their community," Bullock said. "Prevention is our best tool for combatting COVID-19. The ability to slow new infections is in... Full story

  • Blaine County restricts courthouse access, asks for calls for appointments

    Havre Daily News staff|Updated Mar 21, 2020

    Blaine County Commission announced Friday that the courthouse remains open but the doors will be locked except for the west handicap-accessible door and people will need to call to arrange an appointment and access to do business. In the foyer of the sheriff's dispatch area, a desk and phone number list will be available for people to use to call a department to conduct business, a release said. If people don't have a telephone with them, dispatchers will be able to help them... Full story

  • Family Connections offices closed, services still available

    Updated Mar 21, 2020

    Press release For the health and safety for all in light of COVID-19, Family Connections offices in Great Falls and Havre are closed to the public. Our staff is still working and available. Contact us via email [email protected] or call us in Great Falls at 406-761-6010 or in Havre at 406-265-6743. Family Connections Child Care services and emergency related services available: • Refer emergency workers who need access to child care with referrals to child c... Full story

  • Montana Housing to take mortgage payments by phone, mail only

    Updated Mar 21, 2020

    HELENA, Mont. -- The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that the customer service window at Montana Housing will be temporarily closed to public visitors starting Monday, March 23, to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. “We are dedicated to keeping people safe and will continue to communicate and work with our partners, customers and other state agencies to make sure we can keep Montana communities moving forward together," said Montana Housing Administrator Bruce Brensdal. If M... Full story

  • U.S. attorney urges the public to report suspected COVID-19 fraud

    Updated Mar 21, 2020

    Press release BILLINGS – U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme urged the public Friday to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 1-866-720-572 or via email at [email protected]. In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of Coronavirus fraud schemes. "Sadly, there are people trying to take advantage of o... Full story

  • Montana has online COVID location and number tracker

    Updated Mar 21, 2020

    The Montana state government announced it has put up an internet location where people can track the number and location of confirmed cases of COVID-19. The site is located at https://montana.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=7c34f3412536439491adcc2103421d4b .... Full story