KALISPELL — State health officials are reporting an additional 12 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Flathead.
The Montana Response COVID-19 tracking map showed that as of Friday morning there are currently 132 active cases.
To date, a total of 557 total cases have been recorded. There have been 421 recoveries and four deaths in Flathead County.
MTN News reported on Tuesday that a COVID-19 outbreak had been confirmed at a Whitefish care facility.
Additionally, it was reported on Tuesday that a City of Whitefish employee tested positive for coronavirus.
Three employees at Immanuel Lutheran Communities in Kalispell tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
The Flathead City-County Health Department is looking to hire additional COVID-19 case investigators due to a projected increase in positive cases.
Community spread of COVID-19 is still taking place, according to the Flathead City-County Department.