Update: Montana downgrades new COVID-19 cases to 17 (Monday, June 22)

Update 3:49 p.m.- Montana state health officials downgraded the number of COVID-19 cases reported Monday to 17, saying six cases were counted twice.

Here's the updated tally of new cases reported Monday:

Big Horn

The six duplicate cases were all in Big Horn County.

Montana now has 733 cases. MTN is reporting one fewer total case and one fewer recovered case due to a case in Jefferson County that local health authorities report involved a patient who was not in the state.

The state now has 166 reported active cases.

Montana state health officials reported 23 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, including 10 new cases in Big Horn County, according to the Montana Response COVID-19 tracking map.

Gallatin County added four new cases, while Carbon County, Flathead County and Yellowstone County each added two new cases.

Lake County, Lewis and Clark County, and Stillwater County each added one new case.

Gender and Ages of New Cases

A Big Horn County health official said in a Monday morning press release the county added five new cases on Sunday, not 10 as reported by the state. The official said they are working to reconcile the difference with state officials.

Update: A Big Horn County health official said late Monday morning that they confirmed their new case number is correct at five. According to the health official, the state inadvertently double-counted some cases over the weekend. The different case number has not been updated on the state website.

The total number of cumulative cases statewide stands at 740. MTN is reporting one fewer total case and one fewer recovered case due to a case in Jefferson County that local health authorities report involved a patient who was not in the state.

The state conducted 948 new tests for a total of 71,305 test. There are 15 current hospitalizations as of Monday. There are a reported 171 active cases with 548 people listed as recovered.

The number of deaths has increased by one to 21, although health officials have not announced where that death occurred. The tracking map indicates Yellowstone County has four COVID-19 related deaths, an increase of one since the prior 24-hour reporting period.

Update: Yellowstone County released this statement late Monday morning:

With deep sorrow, RiverStone Health, Yellowstone County’s public health department, has reported the fourth death of a Yellowstone County resident from complications due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. This is the 21^st Montanan to die from COVID-19.

The death occurred on Saturday, June 20. The man, in his 60s, died in a Yellowstone County hospital. To protect the privacy of the individual and family members, RiverStone Health will not release further information about the death.

“We extend our wish for peace and comfort to family and friends of this man as they grieve the loss of their loved one,” said John Felton, Yellowstone County Health Officer and President and CEO of RiverStone Health. “This death serves as a tragic reminder about the seriousness of COVID-19. In the last 5 days, 16 Yellowstone County residents have tested positive for the disease. As case counts continue to rise in Yellowstone County and across the state, each of us must continue to be vigilant in taking measures to prevent COVID-19.”

RiverStone Health emphasizes the importance of practicing disease prevention measures and following recommendations for the health and safety of all Montanans. This includes:

• Washing your hands frequently,
• Maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet,
• Wearing a mask when physical distancing isn’t possible, and
• Staying home when you are sick.

To date, 125 Yellowstone County residents have been infected with COVID-19.

Total Confirmed Cases and New Daily Cases by County

Big Horn County

69 Total Cases | 10 New Cases

Gallatin County

213 Total Cases | 4 New Cases

Carbon County

15 Total Cases | 2 New Cases

Flathead County

48 Total Cases | 2 New Cases

Yellowstone County

125 Total Cases | 2 New Cases

Lake County

12 Total Cases | 1 New Cases

Lewis and Clark County

23 Total Cases | 1 New Cases

Stillwater County

4 Total Cases | 1 New Cases

Beaverhead County

1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Broadwater County

5 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Cascade County

22 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Custer County

22 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Dawson County

1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Deer Lodge County

3 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Fergus County

2 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Glacier County

7 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Golden Valley County

3 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Hill County

1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Jefferson County

3 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

49 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Musselshell County

1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Park County

9 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Pondera County

2 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Ravalli County

17 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Richland County

8 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Roosevelt County

7 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Rosebud County

7 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Silver Bow County

11 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Toole County

31 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Valley County

1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Wheatland County

1 Total Cases | 0 New Cases

Cases by Day