State and local COVID-19 update, Nov. 17, 2021

The Montana state COVID tracking map after this morning’s update listed 597 new cases, 6,918 active cases, 269 hospitalizations and 2,523 deaths. The cumulative total for the state was 186,802 cases.

Hill County Health Department said in its update Tuesday that 8 new cases were reported and 11 met the criteria to be considered recovered with 39 active cases in the county. 1 person was hospitalized and none were discharged with 10 active hospitalizations. The county has had 65 deaths.

Blaine County Health Department said in its update Tuesday that it was notified of 4 new cases and 9 met...