Retired Local Physician has an Effective Treatment for COVID 19
One of Missoula’s most respected physicians, Dr. Walter Peschel, now retired, told KGVO on Wednesday that he has developed a highly successful treatment for COVID 19.
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Health Department – Omicron Cases Blowing Delta out of the Water
In a conversation with Missoula City County Health Department Director D’Shane Barnett late Tuesday afternoon, he said that the new Omicron variant is literally ‘blowing Delta out of the water’ in Missoula’s COVID case numbers.
MCPS Superintendent Tests Positive for COVID – Working from Home
Like hundreds of other Missoula residents, MCPS Superintendent Rob Watson told KGVO News on Tuesday afternoon that he just tested positive for COVID 19 on Monday.
Health Department Releases COVID Conversation with Physicians
The Missoula City County Health Department released a ZOOM conversation with several local physicians regarding the new Omicron variant, COVID vaccinations and other related topics.
Missoula Health Department Reports First Omicron Case
The Missoula City County Health Department and Incident Commander Cindy Farr informed KGVO News on Tuesday afternoon that the first Omicron Variant case had been reported in Missoula.
The Omicron Variant has Arrived in Montana says DPHHS
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reported on Monday afternoon that the state has recorded its first two cases of COVID 19 caused by the new Omicron variant.
COVID Booster Vaccines now Available for 16 and 17 Year-Olds
The Missoula City County Health Department announced on Thursday that COVID 19 booster vaccines are now available for 16 and 17 year-olds.
Community Medical Center Mandates COVID 19 Vaccinations
KGVO has learned that Community Medical Center is now requiring all employees and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19.
Nearly 2000 Children Have Vaccination Appointments Says MCCHD
According to the Missoula City County Health Department, nearly 2000 children ages 5 to 11 already have appointments to receive the child dose of the COVID vaccine.
138 Children Vaccinated on First Day at Health Department Clinic
Monday was the first day that children age 5 to 11 could be vaccinated against COVID 19, and the Missoula City County Health Department hosted a special clinic just for children at their Southgate Mall location.
Body of WWII Veteran Who Died of COVID-19 Dissected in Front of Live Audience at Oddities Event
It happened against his grieving family's wishes.
COVID 19 is Third Leading Cause of Death in Montana says DPHHS
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced on Monday that COVID 19 was officially the third leading cause of death in 2020 and continues to be deadly in 2021.