Blaine County Reports COVID-Related Death Monday

BLAINE COUNTY, Mont. (NMB) – The Blaine County Health Department reported six COVID-19 cases on Monday, the most in a single day for the county since December 21st.

Also on Monday, Blaine County had two cases meet the recovery criteria and was notified of a COVID-related death, their 24th since the pandemic began.

Blaine County’s active case count is at 10, with one hospitalization.

Hill County

The Hill County Health Department was notified of 23 new COVID-19 cases on Monday and had four people meet the recovery criteria.

Many of the cases reported Monday came from cases that were confirmed over the extended holiday weekend but had not been previously reported. This is presumably due to the fact that the Rocky Boy Health Center did not provide reports over the extended holiday weekend.

Hill County currently has 71 active COVID-19 cases, with five hospitalizations.

Phillips County

The Phillips County Health Department reported six new COVID-19 cases on Monday and had three people meet the recovery criteria.

Their active case count is at 19, with one hospitalization.