Gov. Steve Bullock has confirmed two further cases of COVID-19 in Montana, according to a press release from the Governor's Office:
- The Missoula County patient is a male in their 50s.
- The Gallatin County patient is a male in their 60s.
The tests, conducted by the DPHHS Public Health Laboratory, were confirmed Wednesday evening.
The Governor's Office did not release further details about the two new cases, but said "DPHHS and the local county health departments are immediately following up to learn more details about the two individual’s exposure risk, travel history, and to identify and communicate with anyone who may have been in close contact with the patients."
This brings the total number of cases in Montana to 12, according to the release.
The Governor's Office said the case announced Wednesday morning of a Gallatin County man in his 20s will be classified as a New Hampshire case after it was determined the patient is a resident there.
According to the press release, all patients will be isolated or quarantined pursuant to public health guidelines. Those who came into close contact with the individuals will be monitored for 14 days for fever and respiratory symptoms per CDC guidance.