Northern Montana Care Center reports staff member with COVID-19

Northern Montana Care Center has reported that a staff member at the care center has tested positive with COVID-19.

"This person was identified quickly and has been quarantined per the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines," a release from the care center said.

The release said no residents of the care center are showing symptoms of COVID-19 and the center will be testing all residents.

The release said Northern Montana Health Care will update with any changes as they happen, adding that Northern Montana Health Care wishes to be transparent and forthcoming with any information regarding the COVID-19 crisis and how it applies to Northern Montana Health Care.

"The safety of our residents and staff is our top priority," the release said.

Watch for more in Thursday's edition of The Havre Daily News.