Libby and other towns across Montana are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Libby, MT community.
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Montana COVID-19 Cases
Montana Total Coronavirus Cases: 333,758
Montana New Coronavirus Deaths:
Montana Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,712
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Libby
COVID-19 stalks Libby, Montana already saddled with asbestos disease - Great Falls Tribune
At least 1 in 10 people in Libby have an asbestos-related illness, said Miles Miller, ... Montana posts 152 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, ... More info »
Great Falls Tribune - 10/12/2020 12:00pmCoronavirus Feels Doubly Dangerous In A Town Haunted By Asbestos : Shots - Health News - NPR
In Libby, Mont., an estimated 1 in 10 have an asbestos-related illness, after decades of pollution from a now-shuttered mine. With lungs already scarred, many fear contracting the coronavirus. More info »
NPR - 10/10/2020 10:01pmCOVID-19 Stalks A Montana Town Already Grappling With Asbestos Disease
In Libby, Mont., an estimated 1 in 10 have an asbestos-related illness, after decades of pollution from a now-shuttered mine. With lungs already scarred, many fear contracting the coronavirus. More info »
Northcountrypublicradio.org - 10/10/2020 09:03pmIn Montana, distance is shaping the coronavirus response | STAT
So when Montana’s governor announced on March 15 that the state’s schools were closing as a social distancing measure to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus, Libby schools superintendent ... More info »
STAT - 03/23/2020 12:00pmLincoln Co. starts drive-through coronavirus testing in Libby - KECI
LIBBY, Mont. — The Lincoln County Department of Public Health started a drive-through coronavirus testing facility in Libby this week. According to county health officials, the centralized ... More info »
NBC Montana - 03/24/2020 08:03pm