COVID-19

Reminder:

New press release on the CDC's updated quarantine guidelines (12/4/20): 

https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1543/2020-12-04-Cascade-County-Press-Release_New-Quarantine-Guidelines-and-Four-COVID-19-Deaths

Coronavirus Update


Montana state and local public health officials are monitoring the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation very closely. Please check for updates frequently as the situation evolves.

Montana Coronavirus MapState map

Visit the Montana State Library Maps site to see updated cases (both active and total) for Cascade County and the entire State of Montana.

Experiencing symptoms

If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms, or are worried that you might have COVID-19, please reach out to one of our community medical partners. Please do not show up to a facility before calling. Partners include:

  • Alluvion - 406-454-6973
  • Benefis - 406-455-2500
  • CCHD - 406-454-6950
  • Great Falls Clinic - 406-454-7275

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Monitoring the situation closely

Here at City-County Health Department (CCHD), we are closely monitoring the health of our community, and we realize that the recent spike in case numbers may cause our community some anxiety. We urge you to take control of your own physical health and mental well-being by doing what you can to protect yourself and those you love. Here are things you can do:

  • Avoid close contact with people outside of your household (close contact is being within six feet of someone for 15 minutes or more)
  • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly
  • Frequently, thoroughly wash your hands and avoid touching your face
  • Get some physical activity and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, but watch out for trailheads or parks that are already crowded
  • Stay in contact with your friends and family, even if you aren't seeing them in person as much as you'd like
  • Use good judgment and analyze the risk of your activities before going out (whether that's grocery shopping at peak times, going on vacation, or going to a friend's or family's gathering)
  • Wear a mask or face-covering in public indoor spaces and at outdoor gatherings where social distancing is difficult, as mandated by the Governor's Directive

Mandate on face coverings

On Wednesday 7/15/20, Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in counties-like Cascade County that are currently experiencing four or more active cases of COVID-19. Studies show that this will slow the spread of the virus. The Governor writes:

"…This is about being a Montanan and being supportive of those around us. Montanans need to not only feel safe, but be safe to continue supporting small businesses like restaurants, breweries, clothing stores, bookshops, and more. And Montanans need to be healthy to work. Mom and Pop shops in Montana often have two employees: Mom and Pop themselves. If they get COVID-19, they can't keep their business running."

Please take the time to read the new directive, which can be found in the section titled "Executive Directives."

Additional information

  • To learn more about the latest news in Cascade County, please see our Facebook feed.
  • For information about the impact of COVID-19 on the City of Great Falls, visit their website.