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Flathead County adds 178 new COVID-19 cases

Flathead County adds 178 new COVID-19 cases
Posted at 11:57 AM, Dec 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-04 13:57:24-05

Newly released numbers show that Flathead County has added 178 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Numbers from the Flathead City-County Health Department also show that the number of active cases stands at 2,096.

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed stands at 7,263 including 5,128 and 39 COVID-19 related deaths.

There are 26 active hospitalizations being reported by FCCHD in the Friday update.

A closer look at the data shows that Kalispell has the highest number of active cases at 724 while Whitefish has 147 and Columbia Falls is showing 142 active COVID-19 cases.

The Flathead County Board of Health voted 4-to-4 on a proposal on Nov. 2 for increased restrictions on social gatherings meaning the measure did not pass.

Community spread of COVID-19 is still taking place, according to the local public health department.

Flathead County health officials are urging people to remain diligent with social distancing and strong hygiene as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.