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Bullock schedules COVID-19 press conference Friday

Posted at 10:47 AM, Apr 24, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-24 15:48:19-04

Gov. Steve Bullock has scheduled a press conference at 2 p.m. Friday.

According to a press release, Bullock will provide updates on Montana's response to COVID-19 and answer questions from reporters. Dr. Marc Mental, president of the Montana Medical Association, will also participate and be available to answer questions.

Bullock held a briefing on Wednesday to announce a phased re-opening plan for the state .

On Friday morning, officials announced the state had reached a total of 444 COVID-19 cases , an increase of two cases over the previous 24-hour reporting period.

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