Montana Moves to Phase 1B of Vaccine Distribution

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week Montana is moving into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.

In Phase 1B, COVID-19 vaccines are available to Montanans 70 years of age and older, 16 to 69 years of age with a high-risk medical condition, and Native Americans and other persons of color who may be at elevated risk for COVID-19 complications.

According to Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Whitney Bermes, there are 9,300 county residents 70 and older, and the total estimated 1B population is 35,150.

"Focusing on the most vulnerable Montanans in our...