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Montgomery: The state has expanded who is eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19, but health officials caution there’s still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot. As of Monday, everyone 65 and older, educators, grocery store workers, some manufacturing workers, public transit workers, agriculture employees, state legislators and constitutional officers is eligible to get vaccinated. Previously only health care workers, first responders, nursing home residents, and people 75 and older were eligible. “If you are eligible for a vaccine, then we will get you one if want to take it. But it is not going to happen immediately for everyone,” Dr. Scott Harris, the state health officer, told reporters Friday. Harris said an estimated 1.5 million people would be eligible for vaccines, but the state has b
Third Montana lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 lmtonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lmtonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By - Associated Press - Monday, February 8, 2021
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - GOP state Rep. Brian Putnam has tested positive for COVID-19, the Montana House Republicans said.
Putnam felt mildly symptomatic Thursday night, was tested Friday and received his positive test result on Sunday. He notified leadership of his results and authorized the release of his name.
Putnam participated in the Legislature remotely on Friday and will continue to do so. He is a member of the House State Administration and Natural Resources committees.
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