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Flathead City-County Health Department 1035 First Ave. West Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 751-8101 FAX 751-8102 www.flatheadhealth.org Providing quality public health services to ensure the conditions for a healthy community. Community Health Services 751-8110 FAX 751-8111 Environmental Health Services 751-8130 FAX 751-8131 Family Planning Services 751-8150 FAX 751-8151 Home Health Services 751-6800 FAX 751-6807 WIC Services 751-8170 FAX 751-8171 Animal Shelter 752-1310 FAX 752-1546 For immediate release: For more information contact: April 13, 2020 Hillary Hanson Office: [PHONE REDACTED] Kalispell MT-- The Flathead City-County Health Department today confirmed the first death of a Flathead County individual related to COVID-19 in Flathead County. The individual was over the age of 65 and was a resident of Flathead County. The individual had underlying health conditions. “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the patient’s family and friends,” said Hillary Hanson, Flathead City-County Health Department Health Officer. “We want to remind our community about the importance of staying at home. We must work together to protect our most vulnerable neighbors.” Out of respect for the family, no further details will be released. The Flathead City-County Health Department will continue to update their novel coronavirus website daily with case counts and press releases.