The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed on Thursday that the first confirmed case of influenza in the state is a child from Flathead County.
Both Providence St. Patrick Hospital and Community Medical Center are advising the public to go to a walk-in clinic to be screened for upper respiratory problems or flu-like symptoms, rather than calling the hospitals directly.
The Missoula City County Health Department reported on Thursday that as of the week of December 22, there were nearly 150 cases of flu throughout the state.