Local COVID health mandates have been rescinded by Yellowstone County Health Officer John Felton.
Felton announced the change in a press conference on Thursday, saying the change is effective immediately.
The rescinding of local orders does not affect those of the state, imposed in mid-November, which means the restrictions that former Governor Steve Bullock put into place requiring masks and for some businesses to operate at 50 percent capacity and to close at 10 pm, will remain in place for the time being.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Governor Gianforte said that changes under his new administration would not be made to state mandates until two things happen: vaccinations have been given to the most vulnerable in the state and a bill on his desk from the state legislature that provides protection from COVID-19 lawsuits for businesses, schools and non-profits.
In place of the mandates, Felton said read more
