Statewide COVID-19 Cases Up To 461

Montana’s new COVID-19 cases remains low, up just five from Tuesday, May 5, while North Dakota’s case count increased by 305 in the past week.

At presstime Tuesday, May 12, there were 461 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana. Of those cases, 425 are listed as recovered. There have been 63 total hospitalizations, with four hospitalizations listed as active. Sixteen people have died from the virus. Most are treating their symptoms at home. As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, a total of 23,035 tests had been completed. Roosevelt County still sits at seven recovered COVID-19 cases.

In North Dakota, Williams County has reported 20 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, May 12, which is up seven from May 5. Mountrail County has reported 37 cases, which is up two. Ward County has 28 reported cases, which is up three. At presstime, there have been 1,571 cases reported in North Dakota, with 877 individuals listed as recovered. In North Dakota, 122 have required hospitalization with 38 currently hospitalized. Thirty-eight deaths have been reported in North Dakota. Total tests completed is 47,832 with 46,261 returning negative.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, go to dphhs. mt.gov.