More deaths, feds approve vaccine for kids 5 and up

As the federal government approves COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5 and older, more COVID-19-related deaths are being reported in the area.

Hill County Health Department reported another death in the county in its update Tuesday, and another COVID-19-related death has been added to the total in Blaine County through the reconciliation process conducted by Montana Department of Health and Human Services.

Deb Anderson of the Blaine County Health Department said the death occurred some time ago.

It was discovered through the reconciliation process, where DPHHS reviews death certificates and o...