Ep. 32 – COVID-19 Update

422 cases of COVID-19 in Montana, 142 in Gallatin County. 21 are currently hospitalized, and there have been 54 total hospitalizations. 8 people have died.

The federal government has released phases for restarting functions of society following COVID-19 outbreaks. Jurisdictions must show decreasing numbers of cases or positive tests, show hospital preparedness, have ample health system capacity, and should have the ability to monitor for resurgence. The first businesses and organizations to resume operation will be those that can maintain social distancing. Federal social distancing guidelines are still in place until April 30.

Health officials say their models shows a surge of cases around Apr. 28.

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