Health

Here's a summary of where those cases are located as well as a link to more information about the directive to shelter-in-place from Gov. Steve Bullock.

As Gallatin County continues to well outpace the rest of Montana in known novel coronavirus cases, Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital is trying to get ready for an influx of patients.

Gallatin County health officials extended business closures by a week, added some businesses and included language in its order that allows certain places to deliver alcoholic beverages to customers.

Gallatin County confirmed more cases of the new coronavirus again Wednesday afternoon as local officials consider extending and expanding business closures meant to stem the spread.

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital has set up three COVID-19 remote test collection locations over the past several days, including one at the Belgrade clinic. 

Gov. Steve Bullock has announced a statewide closure of dine-in food service, alcoholic beverage service businesses and other communal areas.