State Medical Officer Holzman is resigning
Led Covid-19 response under Bullock
Mike Dennison-MTN News
and last updated 2021-02-12 14:47:30-05
HELENA â State Medical Officer Greg Holzman, who was often the face of the stateâs Covid-19 policy and response under former Governor Steve Bullock, has submitted his resignation.
In a letter dated Thursday, Holzman said he plans to remain at his position until April 16 in order to help with vaccine efforts and assist with the transition to his replacement.
âI have truly enjoyed my time working within DPHHS,â he wrote to Department of Public Health & Human Services director Adam Meier. âI believe we have accomplished some exciting projects and I know there are many more to be completed.â
State Medical Officer Greg Holzman, who was often the face of the state’s Covid-19 policy and response under former Gov. Steve Bullock, has submitted his resignation.
HELENA, Mont. - An update on Montanaâs distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine was given Friday, with Governor Greg Gianforte, State Medical Officer Greg Holzman and General Matthew Quinn speaking.
It was announced that at this time, Montana ranks 7th in the nation in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, however, the state is 45th out of 50 in the number of vaccines sent per capita.Â
According to Holzman, next week Montana will be allocated 15,625 first doses, and 6,300 second doses, which is an increase from the previous week.
âWe are making progress, but we need a greater supply of vaccine from the federal government,â Gianforte said.
Originally published on December 18, 2020 9:17 am
A district court judge ruled from the bench Wednesday that a Bozeman bar must comply with a county health order intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The Gallatin City County Health Board and health officer took Rocking R Bar to court after the popular watering hole intentionally stayed open late nine times in Nov. despite a health order curfew and warning.
Montana statute gives the public health officer the authority and duty to take actions to protect the public from infectious disease. Gallatin County says a Nov. 6 health order requiring bars, tasting rooms, distilleries, casinos and restaurants to close early was made in an effort to flatten the surge of COVID-19 cases, keep hospital beds open and improve contact tracing.
The Rocking R Bar in Bozeman, Mont.
A district court judge ruled from the bench Wednesday that a Bozeman bar must comply with a county health order intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The Gallatin City County Health Board and health officer took Rocking R Bar to court after the popular watering hole intentionally stayed open late nine times in Nov. despite a health order curfew and warning.
Montana statute gives the public health officer the authority and duty to take actions to protect the public from infectious disease. Gallatin County says a Nov. 6 health order requiring bars, tasting rooms, distilleries, casinos and restaurants to close early was made in an effort to flatten the surge of COVID-19 cases, keep hospital beds open and improve contact tracing.