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  • Jamie "Carly" Lee Rae Fowler, 22 Round Rock, TX formerly of Sidney, MT

    Mar 11, 2020

    Graveside services for Jamie “Carly” Fowler, 22, Round Rock, TX formerly of Sidney, MT will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Sidney Cemetery with Pastor Rod Kilsdonk officiating. There will be a gathering at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home at 10 a.m. and then leaving for the cemetery at 10:20 a.m. Jamie “Carly” passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 in Round Rock, TX....

  • RCHD Releases Coronavirus Info Line, Website

    Stephanie Ler|Mar 11, 2020

    The Richland County Health Department has opened an information line for local residents with specific questions about the outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as well as a website with important links. At this time, there are still no cases in Montana. The purpose of the information line is to answer questions about COVID-19 and provide guidance to Richland County residents on ways to prevent, prepare and respond to the outbreak. The line will be monitored by knowledgeable staff...

  • Health Department Recommends Social Distancing To Prevent Coronavirus

    Stephanie Ler|Mar 11, 2020

    On Thursday, March 12, Governor Steve Bullock declared a state of emergency in Montana. “The emergency order puts our state on the highest alert — recognizing, though, that now still is the time to continue to plan, not panic,” Bullock said in a news conference. The Health Department is recommending that people begin practicing social distancing. Social distancing is a prevention effort where community members physically separate from each other to prevent or slow the spread of disease. It has been shown that social distancing in the early...

  • COVID-19 Recommendations for Returning from US Travel

    Stephanie Ler|Mar 11, 2020

    There is no recommendation at this time that those returning from domestic travel need to stay home upon return. Those who have traveled should monitor their health for the 14 days following their return. This means taking their temperature, and being alert for any other symptoms of COVID-19 including a cough or difficulty breathing. If the person develops symptoms during that time, they should contact the Health Department Information Line at 406-433-6947, and stay home until they receive additional instructions. If the person is sick enough...