Government Information Librarian
Summary
This website provides current, reliable, and vetted government information related to COVID-19. For information specifically targeted towards the University of Montana campus community, please visit the UM Coronavirus Updates website.
Federal information
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC website for COVID-19.
- Coronavirus on GovInfoCoronavirus-related legislative, presidential, and regulatory documents. Updates are made regularly.
- IRS - Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact PaymentsThe IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Reliable Government Information ResourcesA collection of reliable resources you can trust. Information ranging from COVID-19 symptoms to look for to proper handwashing techniques is available.
- Timeline of Events Related to the COVID-19 PandemicA timeline by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis that provides details for key events in the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact in the United States. The timeline, which focuses on economic and financial impact and policy responses, is updated regularly with supporting documents and links.
Congress
- H.R.748 - CARES ActThis bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
- H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response ActThis bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding.
- H.R.6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
- H.R. 266 - Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement ActThis bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing.
- H.R.6322 - Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020To make certain improvements in the educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7010 - Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020This bill modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
State and County Information
- Joint Information CenterThe Governor’s Coronavirus Task Force has compiled resources for citizens, businesses, employers, media, community partners, and state employees.
- Montana State Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)The official Montana Covid-19 website.
- Montana Tribal COVID-19 ResourcesResources for tribes compiled by the Montana State Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
- Map and Demographic information for COVID-19 cases in MontanaInteractive thematic map of Montana displaying the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by county. The darker the color, the higher the amount of confirmed cases. Total number of confirmed cases is labeled for all counties with confirmed cases.
- Missoula County's ResponseMissoula County's most recent local data and resource lists.
- Testing and Screening Resources for Missoula CountyIf you have symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing, fever, or difficulty breathing, call one of the Focused Screening Centers, the ask a nurse line, or use one of the online resources in this website.
Missoula County Coronavirus Hotline
406-258-INFO
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday
Call with any questions or concerns.