Health department says COVID-19 cases linked to Helena Valley concert - Helena Independent Record

Several recent cases of COVID-19 were epidemiologically linked to individuals who attended the Let Freedom Ring concert Oct.

"Lewis and Clark Public Health warns anyone who attended the Let Freedom Ring concert on October 3rd to follow public health guidelines and closely monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19," a press release from the department says. .

Each case has close contacts who we are also monitoring for symptoms during the quarantine period," county Health Officer Drenda Niemann said in an email to the Independent Record.

The health department is also encouraging anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 after attending the concert to disclose their attendance during the case investigation process.

Niemann said the health department felt obligated to inform the public that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and to watch for symptoms, as many people attended the event and contract tracing will be impossible for her team. .

Event organizers worked with Lewis and Clark Public Health prior to the event, and county health officials signed off on their plan to protect attendees from the virus.

The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office received two complaints from people who said they were concerned about the size of the venue and alleged that attendees were not following public health requirements, according to a report filed with the county attorney's office. .

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