BILLINGS â Yellowstone County is reporting its first death of a resident in May due to COVID-19. The latest death brings the total number of residents that have passed away due to the pandemic to 265 since the first county resident died in April 2020.
According to a press release, man in his 60s passed away on Saturday, May 1 at a Billings hospital.
âThis latest death of a Yellowstone County resident is a tragic reminder that COVID-19 continues to impact families in our community,â John Felton, Yellowstone County Health Officer, President and CEO of RiverStone Health, said. âI extend my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.âÂ