Coronavirus Testing In Montana

There are currently zero COVID-19 cases in Montana. Twenty-six returning travelers from China have been monitored since February 1 and 19 have successfully completed the 14 day monitoring period.

Seven individuals are currently being monitored. Please find up to date information on COVID-19 in Montana at:

https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/coronavirusmt

For up to date global case numbers:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports

For U.S. case numbers:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

Significant changes have occurred with respect to travelers returning from China, Italy, Iran and South Korea:

New guidance from CDC on 3/4/2020 for returning travelers from countries with a Level 3 Travel Health Notice (China, Iran, Italy, and South Korea) who will be asked to self-isolate and monitor health for 14 days from the day of departure from the country:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html

Travelers will receive a travel card beginning 3/4/2020 with these instructions.

Note that the state will not receive notification of these individuals, so the numbers will be dependent upon those who self-identify in their communities.