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3M files 18 lawsuits over alleged unlawful N95 mask sales

July 17, 2020

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MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP)–The leading manufacturer of N95 masks in the U.S. says it has investigated 4,000 reports of fraud, counterfeiting and price gouging in connection with the product and filed 18 lawsuits as a result. 3M, based in Maplewood, is among the largest global producers of the N95 mask, which has been approved by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational…

ND provides guidance on reopening senior meal sites for dining

There are currently 170 senior meal sites across North Dakota.

July 16, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health has shared guidelines for senior nutrition providers looking to reopen on-site dining services. According to the guidelines, senior nutrition programs can decide when they will reopen for on-site dining, but must first submit a reopening plan to the department’s Aging Services Division. Once the Aging Services Division approves the plan, meal sites can…

Minnesota ICU patients with COVID-19 drops to 3-month low

July 16, 2020

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–The number of coronavirus patients in Minnesota intensive care units has dipped to a three-month low. The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday reported 103 patients in intensive care, a total last seen April 16 in the early weeks of the pandemic. It also reported 249 total hospitalizations, continuing a downward trend from a peak in late May. The…

North Dakota reports 104 new COVID-19 cases and one death Thursday

Cass County accounts for 2,548 of the total positive cases and 73 of the total deaths.

July 16, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 104 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday. Nineteen counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 26 and Burleigh County the second most with 22. A woman in her 60s from Mountrail County with underlying health conditions died. The NDDoH says a previously reported…

Essentia Health offers on-demand video visits

The visits will allow patients to receive primary care 24 hours a day.

July 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Essentia Health is currently offering on-demand video visits for existing patients who have a MyHealth or MyChart account. The new service will help patients receive same day care without leaving their homes. The on-demand visits can be used prior to an in-person visit to shorten the time a patient spends at the clinic. They will also allow patients to…

Cass County COVID-19 Task Force Reminding People To Keep Following Guidelines

The task force says the overall positive rates have continued to drop from the peak in April. However people need to still take the virus seriously as they are noticing an uptick in July.

July 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force says things are looking better in Clay and Cass Counties. With the state loosening restrictions cell phone data tracing found more people are on the move after being quarantined. “I think we said it back at the beginning of the pandemic if you can’t easily remember or count the contacts…

North Dakota reports 72 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

July 15, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 72 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Wednesday. Fifteen counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 19 and Mountrail County the second most with 15. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 4,565 positive cases, 42 current hospitalizations, 3,760 people recovered and 88 deaths. Cass County accounts…

Doctors want more students to get physicals this year despite exemptions

A new check that physicians have added to the physicals this year is for mental health.

July 14, 2020

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FARGO, ND – The North Dakota High School Activities Association is allowing students to use last year’s physicals due to the coronavirus. It’s just one of the reasons parents may be choosing to opt out their students of getting a new physical done ahead of the new school year. Concerns over safety of the clinics may have discouraged some parents…

North Dakota reports 55 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Tuesday

July 14, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 55 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Tuesday. Seventeen counties report new cases. Williams County reports the most new cases with 15 and Cass County the second most with 11. A woman in her 80s with underlying health conditions from Cass County died. The NDDoH says four previously reported…

Dempsey’s temporarily closes due to positive COVID-19 test

The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then.

July 13, 2020

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FARGO, ND – Dempsey’s Public House in downtown Fargo closes temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. The bar is waiting on more information on how to safely re-open and will remain closed until then. At the end of June, Fort Noks also closed temporarily after it was determined there was a potential COVID-19 contact at…