Health

Before you look at the headline and move on- I want you to know that this isn't your typical, "hey, check out this cool event coming up" type of story. I think even those of you who can't make it to Billings for this event will be interested in our conversation.

An effort to "Mask Up Billings" and help supply our local businesses with face coverings will continue this week, thanks to the Yellowstone County Economic Response and Recovery Team.

I try to go for a walk a few nights a week and for some reason this last time I started to take notice of all of the trash laying around on 24th Street West.

The great debate of 2020 folks! To wear a mask nor not to wear a mask? As many of you know, the Governor (that's Mr. BS to some and Mr. Bullock to others) announced a directive that requires us to wear a face mask when in public.

Effective immediately, residents in Montana counties that have four or more active COVID-19 cases, will be required to wear a face covering in certain spaces.

A total of 237 people were tested today. Because of staffing capacity, only 175 tests will be available each day at the testing site.

The Annual Pack the Hills in Pink Golf Tournament to benefit Pack the Place in Pink is Friday, July 24th at Lake Hills Golf Course

Drive-through COVID-19 testing will be offered free at the Shrine Auditorium, located at 1125 Broadwater Avenue in Billings.

There are now seven Yellowstone County residents that have died from COVID-19, according to a press release from RiverStone Health.

Residents with, and without symptoms, can get a free COVID-19 test this Saturday beginning at 9am in the MetraPark upper parking lot. No doctor's order needed to participate.

Fast forward to Memorial Day weekend, I was in Havre again and I wanted to drop by the cemetery at night so that I could see what the solar globe looked like.

With fewer children receiving recommended vaccinations, healthcare providers in Yellowstone County are concerned there could be an increase in illnesses and other outbreaks