As of Thursday, June 25, 2020, Montana reports 803 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with thirty-seven new cases reported in the last day, the most reported in Montana in a single day since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Of the 37 cases, there are ten in Yellowstone County, seven in Gallatin County, six in Dawson County, four cases in Missoula County, two cases in each of Big Horn, Flathead, and Silver Bow Counties, and one new case in each of Carbon, Custer, Granite, and Ravalli Counties. Almost all the new cases are in people in their teens, 20s and 30s. Statewide, 93 people have been hospitalized, and fifteen people are currently being treated in the hospital for COVID-19. Gallatin County has had 223 cases so far. 21 people have died in Montana of COVID-19. Nationwide, more than 123,000 Americans have died.

The U.S. saw a record number of new coronavirus cases in a single day, with 45,557 diagnoses reported Wednesday. That’s the highest daily count by more than 9,000 cases. The World Health Organization reported its single-day record on Sunday, with more than 183,000 new cases worldwide. Health experts said Monday that the resurgence in cases in Southern and Western states can be traced to Memorial Day, when many officials began loosening lockdowns and reopening businesses. Unfortunately, as many states struggle to contain the virus after having prematurely loosened restrictions, hospitals are becoming overwhelmed by patients.

Over the last week, Montana has added more than 170 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus; that’s more than the number of cases in the previous 7 1/2 weeks. And the 37 new cases today is a state high: the previous peak was 35 cases on March 26, about two weeks after Montana’s first cases were reported and before a stay-at-home order went into place.

In France, the Eiffel Tower on Thursday welcomed back visitors after the coronavirus outbreak forced the Paris landmark into its longest period out of action since World War II. Strict hygiene and safety measures have been put in place for the re-opening. Visitors can access the 1,062-foot high tower only by climbing the stairs, in the open air, with elevators off-limits for the time being because of safety considerations.