Montana Tops COVID Charts as National Hotspot

Health officials in Missoula, Montana have detected an increase in COVID-19 levels in wastewater samples, indicating a rise in infections. Montana currently has the highest hospital admission rate per capita for COVID-19 in the United States. Wastewater surveillance provides data on the number of infected individuals, including asymptomatic cases. Officials urge people to take precautions, report positive at-home tests, and get tested if experiencing symptoms.