GREAT FALLS — There were 733 new cases and one new death added to the total on the Montana COVID-19 tracking site on Wednesday morning. That is largest number of cases reported in one day. The data below is from the official Montana website on October 7:
- TOTAL CASES & RECOVERIES: Montana now reports 16,063 cumulative cases statewide, with 10,518 people recovered.
- HOSPITALIZATIONS: The state reports 235 current hospitalizations, and a cumulative total of 820 hospitalizations.
- ACTIVE CASES: The state reports there are currently 5,352 active COVID-19 cases in Montana.
- TESTING: The number of tests increased by 3,456 over the previous 24-hour reporting period, for a new cumulative state-wide total of 376,176.
- DEATHS: The cumulative number of deaths in Montana is at 193.
The following counties reported the most new cases: Missoula, 211; Yellowstone, 116; Glacier, 83; Flathead, 73; Gallatin, 48; Cascade, 21; Blaine, 18.
Numbers reported by the state each day occasionally differ from those reported by county public health departments due to periodic lag times in reporting data to the state. We encourage people to check the official website and/or Facebook page of their respective county health department for any information that is not yet included in the state's daily updates.
- What constitutes a recovery? Click here for details
- Why are cases increasing? Click here for details
- CCHD addresses spike in COVID-19 cases
- Privacy laws and HIPAA: Click here for details
It's important to note that not every person who tests positive actually becomes ill or exhibits symptoms. Many do not; of those who do become sick, some experience mild symptoms and do not require hospitalization. Others, however, do require hospitalization, as noted in the daily update on the number of people hospitalized. However, every person who does test positive for COVID-19 has the potential to spread the virus to other people, including family members and friends, which is why public health officials continue to encourage everyone to wear a mask and maintain at least the recommended six feet of "social distance" when in public.
Governor Steve Bullock will host a news conference at 2:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) to provide an update on the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, and provide an update on new cases. Additionally, Dr. Greg Holzman and DPHHS Communicable Disease Bureau Chief Jim Murphy will discuss hospital data.
BLACKFEET RESERVATION: A two-week stay-at-home/quarantine order remains in effect on the Blackfeet Reservation due to a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases. The number of cases on the reservation has more than doubled in less than a week; click here for details.
CASCADE COUNTY: Cascade County has reported a cumulative total of 953 cases, an increase of 21 since yesterday. Of those, 435 are listed as recovered, and 512 are currently listed as active. Two deaths were reported on Sunday, bringing the total number of deaths in Cascade County to eight. During a news conference last week, representatives from hospitals around the state say they’re feeling the stress from the increase in COVID hospitalizations. Benefis Health System in Great Falls was listed at 115% capacity, with 37 patients hospitalized due to COVID complications, seven of whom are in the ICU. Click here to read more.
The City-County Health Department in Great Falls provided the following information about recent Cascade County cases:
Today’s cases: (1) female 0-9; (1) male 0-9; (1) female 10-19; (3) male 20-29; (3) female 30-39; (2) male 30-39; (1) female 50-59; (3) male 50-59; (2) female 60-69; (2) female 70-79; (2) female 80-89
Yesterday’s cases: (1) male 0-9; (1) female 10-19; (2) female 20-29; (1) male 20-29; (4) male 30-39; (2) female 40-49; (2) female 50-59; (3) female 60-69; (3) male 60-69; (1) male 80-89
CDC: The federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) released data last month which emphasizes that people with contributing or underlying medical conditions are at much greater risk of dying from COVID-19. The CDC report states: "For 6% of the deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause mentioned. For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.6 additional conditions or causes per death." The report states that the most common underlying medical conditions that contributed to COVID-related deaths include respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, asthma, and COPD; diabetes; hyptertensive diseases; and heart disease. Click here to learn more on the CDC website.
The CDC also recently released an update to their research into fatality rates associated with COVID-19. A summary of COVID-19 survival rates is shown below; the summary is one of five based on several scenarios. The CDC data and scenarios can be found here.
COVID-19 Survival Rates
- Age 0-19: 99.997%
- Age 20-49: 99.98%
- Age 50-69: 99.5%
- Age 70+: 94.6%
The CDC says the scenarios are intended to advance public health preparedness and planning, and are not predictions or estimates of the expected impact of COVID-19. The parameter values in each scenario will be updated and augmented over time, as the agency learns more about the epidemiology of COVID-19. The update from September 10th is based on data received by the CDC through August 8.
COUNTIES REPORTING NEW CASES
Missoula County Cases
1,131 Total | 211 New | 401 Active
Yellowstone County Cases
3,807 Total | 116 New | 1,137 Active
Glacier County Cases
583 Total | 83 New | 420 Active
Flathead County Cases
1,583 Total | 73 New | 799 Active
Gallatin County Cases
1,678 Total | 48 New | 282 Active
Cascade County Cases
953 Total | 21 New | 512 Active
Blaine County Cases
100 Total | 18 New | 79 Active
Beaverhead County Cases
154 Total | 17 New | 59 Active
Hill County Cases
269 Total | 16 New | 113 Active
Roosevelt County Cases
467 Total | 14 New | 259 Active
Deer Lodge County Cases
207 Total | 13 New | 94 Active
Lake County Cases
315 Total | 11 New | 68 Active
Lewis & Clark County Cases
392 Total | 9 New | 189 Active
Big Horn County Cases
990 Total | 7 New | 131 Active
Sanders County Cases
63 Total | 7 New | 17 Active
Valley County Cases
121 Total | 7 New | 39 Active
Daniels County Cases
12 Total | 6 New | 7 Active
Rosebud County Cases
693 Total | 6 New | 80 Active
Sheridan County Cases
27 Total | 6 New | 10 Active
Stillwater County Cases
99 Total | 6 New | 42 Active
Dawson County Cases
96 Total | 5 New | 14 Active
Pondera County Cases
81 Total | 4 New | 46 Active
Toole County Cases
159 Total | 4 New | 49 Active
Lincoln County Cases
157 Total | 3 New | 48 Active
Meagher County Cases
38 Total | 3 New | 14 Active
Silver Bow County Cases
308 Total | 3 New | 75 Active
Wibaux County Cases
24 Total | 3 New | 15 Active
Custer County Cases
125 Total | 2 New | 10 Active
Fergus County Cases
82 Total | 2 New | 17 Active
Granite County Cases
32 Total | 2 New | 10 Active
Madison County Cases
118 Total | 2 New | 12 Active
Powder River County Cases
27 Total | 2 New | 17 Active
Liberty County Cases
22 Total | 1 New | 2 Active
Mineral County Cases
7 Total | 1 New | 5 Active
Treasure County Cases
6 Total | 1 New | 3 Active
COUNTIES NOT REPORTING NEW CASES
Broadwater County Cases
20 Total | 0 New | 3 Active
Carbon County Cases
134 Total | 0 New | 11 Active
Carter County Cases
9 Total | 0 New | 8 Active
Chouteau County Cases
39 Total | 0 New | 11 Active
Fallon County Cases
18 Total | 0 New | 13 Active
Garfield County Cases
18 Total | 0 New | 0 Active
Golden Valley County Cases
5 Total | 0 New | 0 Active
Jefferson County Cases
96 Total | 0 New | 45 Active
Judith Basin County Cases
9 Total | 0 New | 1 Active
McCone County Cases
27 Total | 0 New | 2 Active
Musselshell County Cases
37 Total | 0 New | 1 Active
Park County Cases
125 Total | 0 New | 29 Active
Petroleum County Cases
1 Total | 0 New | 1 Active
Phillips County Cases
124 Total | 0 New | 5 Active
Powell County Cases
15 Total | 0 New | 3 Active
Prairie County Cases
20 Total | 0 New | 18 Active
Ravalli County Cases
180 Total | 0 New | 27 Active
Richland County Cases
141 Total | 0 New | 68 Active
Sweet Grass County Cases
52 Total | 0 New | 5 Active
Teton County Cases
46 Total | 0 New | 24 Active
Wheatland County Cases
21 Total | 0 New | 2 Active