Governor Gianforte said he hopes this directive will make it easier for Montana pharmacies to administer the COVID-19 vaccinations more efficiently to residents of the Treasure State.
Nearly 128,000 residents will be eligible to receive a vaccine, according to the press release, and appointments for this weeks vaccine clinic at MetraPark are now open for tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday.
Over 367,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered as of today (Tuesday 3/16), and more than 140,00 Montanans have been fully immunized, according to the press release.
To assist those who are traveling to certain destinations, and need to meet the 72-hour deadline for a negative COVID-19 test, RiverStone Health announced they have begun offering tests for travelers.
Residents who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Cedar Hall in MetraPark, will get their second dose at a different location, according to a press release from Unified Health Command (UHC).
Residents of Yellowstone County, who are in the 1A or 1B priority group, can make online appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at the free clinic next week.
The average number of positive COVID-19 cases in Yellowstone County has dropped to its lowest level since September 2020, with a plan to have a "large" vaccination event next week.