Missoula County Government: Health Department Issues Guidance To Positive COVID-19 Cases And Close Contacts Amid Backlog, Reduces Testin ...

Press release from the Missoula County Government:

08/26/2021 4:30 PM

Lastly, MCCHD wants to remind the public that we have all the tools available to end this pandemic if we want to. The refusal of the rigorously tested, safe and effective FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine by a large portion of our eligible population is undoubtedly prolonging this pandemic, prolonging the strain on our health care workers and hospitals, and prolonging the economic suffering of our community. As of today, of all the vaccinated residents in Missoula County only 0.71% have experienced a breakthrough case of COVID-19. This means the vaccines work and we highly encourage everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccines.

If a large enough portion of Missoula County’s population chooses to get vaccinated, wear a mask, limit their social circles, and wash their hands frequently this surge could reach more manageable numbers in just a few weeks. The health department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Southgate Mall is open seven days a week; no appointment necessary. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are free to the insured and uninsured. Clinic staff are always available to sit down and discuss any questions or concerns a patient may have before they decide to get vaccinated.

Southgate Mall Vaccine Clinic: 2901 Brooks St, Missoula

• Monday - 3 to 7 p.m.

• Tuesday – Thursday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Friday - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Weekends – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This press release was produced by the Missoula County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.