Blaine county to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week

The Blaine County Health Department announced that it will be receiving its initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccine this week, although it warns people to still take precautions to reduce the spread of the disease until everyone is vaccinated.

A press release sent to the Havre Daily News said this round of vaccine is intended to immunize people in Phase 1A of the state’s immunization plan including front-line health care workers, and long-term care facility staff and residents.

“We are currently working with Phase 1 partners to coordinate vaccine administration to these individuals,”...