A seventh COVID-19 related death is being reported in Montana. On Monday, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 in Flathead County. The individual was over the age of 65 and was a resident of Flathead County who had had underlying health conditions, according to a news release.

Local health officials say that out of respect for the family, no further details will be released.

“I am saddened to hear of another death due to COVID-19 in Montana and am thinking of the family and friends who are grieving the loss of this fellow Montanan," Gov. Steve Bullock said in a statement released Monday. "We must stay vigilant in our efforts to stay home and take all precautions to protect our family, friends, and Montana’s most vulnerable during this difficult time.”

As of Monday morning, Montana has confirmed 394 positive COVID-19 cases. Montana's COVID-19 case tracking map shows seven new confirmed cases. In addition, Montana currently has 21 active hospitalizations. To date, 171 patients in Montana have recovered.

The county with the highest number of COVID-19 cases continues to be Gallatin with 138 cases. Missoula County currently has 30 confirmed cases.

The DPHHS public health lab in Helena has completed 8,913 tests for COVID-19.

Here are the updated totals in the state:

Flathead County

      36 Total Cases | 2 New Cases

Ravalli County

      5 Total Cases | 2 New Cases

Glacier County

      4 Total Cases | 1 New Cases

Toole County

      26 Total Cases | 1 New Cases

Yellowstone County

      59 Total Cases | 1 New Cases

Beaverhead County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Big Horn County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Broadwater County

      4 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Carbon County

      6 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Cascade County

      13 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Deer Lodge County

      3 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Gallatin County

      138 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Golden Valley County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Hill County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Jefferson County

      2 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Lake County

      5 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Lewis and Clark County

      16 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Liberty County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Lincoln County

      7 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Madison County

      8 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Meagher County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Missoula County

      30 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Musselshell County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Park County

      7 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Richland County

      3 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Roosevelt County

      3 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Silver Bow County

      11 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Stillwater County

      1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

 

 

 

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