RiverStone Health officials on Monday reported the 22nd death related to Yellowstone County COVID-19, a woman in her 90s.
The woman died Saturday at a Billings hospital. According to RiverStone, no other information will be released to respect your privacy.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” said John Felton, Yellowstone County Health Officer and President and CEO of RiverStone Health. “Since Saturday, July 18, seven Yellowstone County residents have died from a COVID-19 related illness, making this past week the most deadly yet. As the number of cases continues to rise in Yellowstone County and across the state, each of us must remain vigilant in taking steps to prevent COVID-19: wear a mask, look at your distance, wash your hands, and stay on. home when sick. “
This most recent death has been reflected in the state’s COVID-19 tracking map.
Yellowstone County has 483 active COVID-19 cases, and 388 people have recovered. The county has 893 cumulative cases since the outbreak began.
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