Coronavirus Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) To learn more about COVID-19 in Montana, and to view the COVID dashboard, please go to covid19.mt.gov Text/HTML The DPHHS website is being redesigned and will be moved to a new platform in July. Please be aware that some bookmarks to the DPHHS site may need to be updated after the move. Thank you for your patience while we complete this move. Live Accordion Resources from DPHHS Partners Tribal Resources for COVID-19 Addictive and Mental Disorders Division Information: COVID-19 Resources for Individuals, Families, and Providers COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Eligibility Application Montana Coronavirus Relief Application School Resources Outbreak Response Protocols: K-12, September 2020 Addendum to Outbreak Response Protocols: K-12, September 2020 Office of Public Instruction COVID-19 Resources Health Alert Network (HAN) Messages 1/6/20201 HAN on Vaccine Administration in Montana DPHHS HAN Webpage About 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) What is a coronavirus? Human coronaviruses are common throughout the world. There are several types of coronaviruses including those that cause symptoms of the common cold. Human coronaviruses commonly cause mild to moderate illness. A novel, or new coronavirus is a strain of coronavirus that has not been identified before. This has happened previously with MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV both of which cause more severe respiratory illnesses. What is a novel coronavirus? A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. A diagnosis with coronavirus 229E, NL63, OC43, or HKU1 is not the same as a COVID-19 diagnosis. Patients with COVID-19 will be evaluated and cared for differently than patients with common coronavirus diagnosis. How does COVID-19 spread? The virus is still being studied and public health officials are learning more each day. To date, it appears that transmission occurs via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes as is the case with other respiratory illnesses like the common cold or influenza. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. People with COVID-19 often present with cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or some combination of fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. How can I help protect myself and my family? The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The same preventative measures that are recommended during cold and flu season will also help to protect against COVID-19: Wash your hands thoroughly and often Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue (or your elbow) Stay home if you are sick Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces Wear a mask or cloth face covering COVID Medicaid Waiver and State Plan Information Montana COVID-19 Medicaid Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment-Autism Treatment Services in Office Setting Approved 03-16-2021 Montana COVID-19 Medicaid Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment-COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Approved 03-16-2021 Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #2 Extension through End of Public Health Emergency Approval Letter Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #2 Extension through End of Public Health Emergency Approved 03-11-2021 Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #1 Extension through End of Public Health Emergency Approval Letter Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #1 Extension through End of Public Health Emergency Approved 03-10-2021 DPHHS Medicaid Division's COVID-19 Frequently Searched Topics Montana COVID-19 Medicaid Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment-Autism Treatment Services in Office Setting Montana COVID-19 Medicaid Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment-COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #2 Approval Letter Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #2 Approved 12-03-2020 Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #1 Approval Letter Montana COVID-19 Revised (Additive) Appendix K #1 Approved 12-03-2020 Section 1135 #3 Approval Letter – Approved 11-05-2020 Montana COVID-19 Revised Appendix K #1 - Submitted to CMS 10-16-2020 Montana COVID-19 Revised Appendix K #2 - Submitted to CMS 10-16-2020 Montana COVID-19 CHIP Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment Approval Letter Montana COVID-19 CHIP Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment - Approved 07-08-2020 Section 1135 #2 Approval Letter – Approved 06-23-2020 Montana COVID-19 Appendix K #2 Approval Letter Montana COVID-19 Appendix K #2 Approved 6-22-2020 Montana COVID-19 Medicaid Disaster Relief State Plan Amendment - Approved 05-08-2020 Montana COVID-19 Appendix K #1 Approval Letter Montana COVID-19 Appendix K #1 Approved 4-30-2020 Section 1135 #1 Approval Letter – Approved 03-30-2020 Section 1135 letter to CMS Director (March 26, 2020) Food Safety and COVID-19 FDA: Food safety and COVID-19 FDA Guidance on the Egg Safety Rule Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations - Interim recommendations for US community facilities with suspected/confirmed COVID-19. FDA Guidance on Hand Sanitizer CDC Cleaning for Schools, Workplaces, and Community Locations Information for Long-Term Care Facilities FAQ: COVID-19 Testing of Residents and Staff of Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Resources: Contact Precautions Sign Droplet Precautions Sign Airborne Precautions Sign Signage for Screening Visitors Signage for Facilities Closed to Visitors Information for Travelers US Department of State Travel Advisories Current CDC Travel Notice for COVID-19 in China CDC Travel Information page CDC Recommendations for Travelers from Countries with Widespread Sustained (Ongoing) Transmission Arriving in the United States CDC Resources for Cruise Ship Travel in Asia CDC Resources for Airlines and Airline Crew Frequently Asked Questions for Travelers Multimedia and Printed Resources CDC Communication Resources - Videos, fact sheets and posters from the CDC. Print Resources - Handouts and posters from the CDC. Video Resources - Videos from the CDC. Montana DPHHS POSTER You Can Help Keep Illness From Spreading - 6 Tips to help prevent the spread of respiratory illness. Signage for Screening Visitors Signage for Facilities Closed to Visitors