Blaine County Reports 20th COVID-19 Related Death

CHINOOK, Mont. (NMB) – Blaine County reported a COVID-19 related death on Friday, their 20th since the pandemic began.

Blaine County also reported 11 new COVID-19 cases and had six people meet the recovery criteria.

Blaine County has now reported 546 total COVID-19 cases. 37 are active, including one hospitalization. 489 people have recovered.

Hill County

Hill County was notified of 17 new COVID-19 cases on Friday and had 20 people meet the recovery criteria.

In addition, seven hospitalizations were discharged and one case required hospitalization.

Hill County has now reported 1,412 total COVID-19 cases. 220 are active, including two hospitalizations. 1,160 have recovered and 32 have died.

Chouteau County

Chouteau County says their active case count is at 33, with one active hospitalization. There are an additional 31 people in quarantine after being identified as close contacts.

Chouteau County has previously reported 3 COVID-related deaths. DPHHS says their cumulative case count was 290 as of Friday morning.