KALISPELL — State health officials are reporting an additional 32 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Flathead. A total of 16 new cases were reported Tuesday and 10 additional cases were reported on Monday.
The Montana Response COVID-19 tracking map showed that as of Wednesday morning there are currently 119 active cases.
To date, a total of 539 total cases have been recorded. There have been 416 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.