The streak of days with no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Montana has extended to five, leaving the total number of cases at 479, with 149 in Gallatin County. 65 people have been hospitalized, and 2 are currently in the hospital with the disease. 441 people have recovered from COVID-19. Sadly, a person in Yellowstone County succumbed to the disease, so 17 people have now died in Montana due to COVID-19. Nationwide, more than 100,500 have died of the disease.

Taiwan is donating 30,000 surgical masks to Montana for front line responders to COVID-19. The masks are donated by Taiwanese citizens from their monthly quota.

The 2020 Big Sky Country Fair has been canceled, but the Gallatin County Commissioners are considering a plan for a 4-H style program for youth.

Reviewed changes to due dates for absentee ballots, and to restrictions on absentee ballot collection.