Yellowstone County Reports First Two Flu-Related Deaths of the Season
Two individuals in Yellowstone County, Montana, have died from the flu, marking the first flu-related fatalities in the county this season. Both individuals, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 90s, had not received a flu shot…
Missoula, MT, November 7, 2026 — Yellowstone County, Montana —
The county has recorded its first two flu-related deaths of the current season, officials confirmed. The fatalities involved a man in his 70s and a woman in her 90s. Both individuals had not received a flu vaccination this year.
The reported deaths mark a somber milestone as flu activity increases within the county.
In addition to the fatalities, Yellowstone County has seen a rise in overall flu cases and hospitalizations. Health officials are monitoring the trend as the influenza season progresses.
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