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The Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development at the Department of Commerce has released the following messaging guidance on coronavirus, COVID-19, for media and travelers.
TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Montana currently has no cases of COVID-19. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is closely monitoring this rapidly evolving public health situation and is updating its website daily.
The U.S. Government has not recommended restricting or limiting domestic travel. Some recommended limitations are in place for outbound international travel.
- State and federal government public health officials do not recommend canceling events or limiting domestic travel at this time.
- The federal government recommends avoiding nonessential travel to China, South Korea, Iran and Italy. It recommends older adults or those with chronic health conditions avoid travel to Japan. For the latest travel alerts, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
- All travelers returning from mainland China will be isolated for 14 days after entering the U.S. in one of the designated U.S. quarantine stations.
STAY INFORMED
This is a rapidly changing public health situation and it’s important to stay informed by following reputable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
The best way to prevent infection from COVID-19 and any respiratory virus 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 coronavirus:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and often for at least 20 seconds using soap and water
- 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
We urge the traveling public to stay informed, seek information from reputable sources, and take preventative measures, like washing your hands, to protect against COVID-19.
COORDINATED RESPONSE
The Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development at the Department of Commerce is coordinating closely with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Disaster and Emergency Services.
Governor Steve Bullock has assembled a multi-agency task force, including the Department of Commerce, to ensure Montana is prepared to address a local COVID-19 outbreak.
RESOURCES
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/coronavirusmt
DPHHS: Health in the 406 social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
DPHHS: 24/7 hotline: 406.444.0273
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
U.S. Travel Association: https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/emergency-preparedness-and-response-coronavirus-covid-19
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