3/29 update

3/29 @ 4:30 PM: Lincoln County identifies additional positive case

 

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Lincoln County Health Department received notice that a fourth individual has tested positive for novel coronavirus in Lincoln County. The individual is a male in his 20s and engaged in domestic, in-state travel. The health department is investigating for possible contacts. For patient confidentiality and individual safety, we will not be releasing location or communities of residence for any cases until there is a public health reason to do so.

 

As of Sunday morning, Lincoln County has four confirmed cases, with 36 lab results still pending.

 

Please remember, if you have not received a call from the Health Department regarding contact with a case, you are not a considered a direct contact. For questions about COVID-19 please call the Lincoln County COVID-19 Information Line at 406-293-6295.

 

Cases reported in MT: 161
Cases reported in LC: 4

 

Individuals testing in LC: 117
Negative results: 77
Positive results: 4
Pending: 36

 

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