COVID-19

Institute of Health suggests late June COVID-19 ‘die-off’ for MT

Published on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:37pm

The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts that COVID-19 will peak in Montana by April 26 and eventually die off itself by late June, said Jason Mahoney, Carbon County Public Health and Emergency Services Coordinator.

He and Tom Kohley, DES Coordinator, were hosting a Carbon Alert Live Facebook stream, Thursday, to explain the County’s present standing with the COVID-19 virus and what to expect over the coming months.  

Mahoney said the Institute believes that Montana will see about 266 deaths.

MARK'S. WILL. OPEN.

Published on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:27pm
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Mark’s In & Out has been a staple of Livingston for over 60 years as a classic drive-in restaurant that serves as a picture-perfect image of summer and warmer days. 

Now, in unprecedented times when stores and restaurants have been forced to close their doors or limit their service due to the coronavirus, it hopes to bring some sense of normalcy back to the Livingston community.

Mark’s owner Scott Black said the restaurant plans to open later this month. 

Coronavirus information boards are being put up all around Park County

Published on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:26pm
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The Park County Health Department is placing COVID-19 information boards around the county to provide important information to community members. 

Boards are being placed in Clyde Park, Cooke City, Emigrant, Gardiner and Wilsall. Two boards will be placed in Livingston.

“It’s a general information board,” said Emily Post, the public information officer for the Park County Health Department. “It’s going to be updated as needed, but we wanted to reach people that don’t use internet and email very often.”

Loan program approved for area businesses affected by virus

Published on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:25pm

The city of Livingston and Park County have authorized the creation of Emergency and Disaster Business Microloans of up to $10,000 to help local businesses overcome the economic injury of the COVID-19 disaster. 

Local government leaders have directed Park Local Development Corporation, or PLDC, to create the infrastructure to receive and process these loans, according to a news release.

Livingston City Manager Mike Kardoes said now’s the time for these types of creative measures to help recover from the COVID-19 emergency as quickly and as well as possible.

County has sixth virus case

Published on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:24pm

As of Friday morning, Park County has reported six cases of the coronavirus, with one new case being reported Thursday afternoon.

The new case is a female in her 60s, according to the state of Montana.

Overall, Montana has reported 243 confirmed cases, with 93 in Gallatin County and 36 in Yellowstone County, and one each in Carbon County and Meagher County.

Sweet Grass County and Stillwater County have yet to report a case.

So far, there have been 24 hospitalizations and five deaths from COVID-19 in Montana.

Idled Playground Equipment

Published on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 2:00pm
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LOCAL CANCELLATIONS, POSTPONEMENTS

Published on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 4:37pm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is a list of cancellations, postponements and other changes due to coronavirus concerns that The Enterprise knows of. Be aware that Gov. Steve Bullock on March 20 ordered all dine-in food services, bars, casinos and other business that pose enhanced risks to close. Not all those businesses are on this list. The list is roughly in alphabetical order. 

 

Newest additions:

• The fourth annual Creek to Peak Soap Box Derby has been postponed until further notice.

‘Horrible’

Published on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 4:33pm
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Jordan Rose, the chef at The Sport, steps outside the front door of the restaurant for a smoke. 

It’s Wednesday afternoon, and he has no orders to cook. He looks north, then south along Main Street, finding empty sidewalks in both directions. 

How’s business?

“Horrible,” Rose says bluntly.

By the numbers, Rose estimates business is down 70%. 

The coronavirus scare has dealt a big blow to the local restaurant business. Patrons are welcome to enter, place an order and wait. But they’re not allowed to dine in, by the governor’s directive. 

County reports 5th virus case

Published on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 4:30pm

Park County reported its fifth case of the coronavirus Wednesday afternoon, according to the state of Montana. 

The patient is a male in his 60s, the state reported.

Montana was up to 227 cases as of Thursday morning, including 85 in Gallatin County and 34 in Yellowstone County. According to the state, there have been 20 hospitalizations and five deaths.

Meagher County and Carbon County have reported one case each.

New county call center provides information on virus

Published on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 4:27pm
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The Park County Health Department has established a COVID-19 call center to distribute information about the coronavirus to Park County residents.

“Our intention is to get a personal response back to every person that wants information because we do feel like people with information are more empowered and safe,” said Emily Post, the public information officer for the Park County Health Department.

There are four numbers to call, each with different information.