Four more Montanans have been killed by the flu in the past week.
The state health department says a total of 6 people have now died from the virus this season. 270 people have been hospitalized and the flu has sickened over 2,100 Montanans so far this season.
Another 11 Montanans have been hospitalized due to Norovirus. The state health department says there have been 11 outbreaks of that virus that have sickened nearly 300 Montanans since October.
Health Department epidemiologist, Dana Fejes, says norovirus is easily spread. It's also easily prevented with frequent hand washing.
"Especially before eating and after using the restroom. Staying home when you're ill would be very helpful so you're not infecting others around you and contaminating surfaces around you. Don't prepare food for others when you're sick with diarrhea and vomiting."
Norovirus symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. Most people recover within 1 to 3 days.
