Toole County Reports 5th COVID-19 Death

SHELBY, Mont. (NMB) – Toole County has reported its fifth death due to COVID-19.

The announcement was made on Monday morning by the Toole County Joint Information Center. The individual was a female in their 80s.

No other details regarding the death were provided. It is the 11th COVID-19 related death reported in Montana.

The statement also notes that all Toole County cases continue to consist of close contact transmission.

As of Monday morning, 29 Toole County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. 15 have recovered, 1 remains hospitalized and 5 have died. 322 Toole County residents have been tested for COVID-19.