Montana Now Has Seven Deaths From COVID-19 and 394 Total Cases
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
More From 96.3 The Blaze
