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How protests may impact spread of COVID-19 across Red River Valley

North Dakota Joint Information Center says state lab is prepared for potential surge of cases

June 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — With thousands of people taking to the streets during protests in Fargo and Grand Forks over the past couple of weeks, there is a chance the coronavirus will spread at a higher rate. “When people are protesting, typically there is some chanting, some shouting that leads to more viruses being shared from your oral cavity, nose,” says…

Schools still waiting on coronavirus guidelines for next school year

June 8, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Some school districts are concerned they have not gotten coronavirus guidance from the Walz Administration for the Fall. Health officials say it’s difficult to predict what the pandemic will be like then. They describe it as a constantly evolving situation with new information constantly coming in. The state hopes to see current trends improve and see less transmission…

Only 6 new COVID-19 cases reported in Cass County Monday

June 8, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 19 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths on Monday. Five counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Stutsman and Wells Counties. Stutsman County reports the most new cases with eight and Cass County the second most with six. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 2,880 positive cases, 29 current hospitalizations,…

No COVID-19 deaths reported overnight in North Dakota

June 7, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Department of Health reported 45 additional positive COVID-19 cases since Saturday. There were no deaths reported. 31 of the 45 positive cases were in Cass County. Here is the release from the state department of health. COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY Burleigh County – 1 Cass County – 31 Eddy County –…

Gov. Doug Burgum allows outdoor visitations at long-term care facilities

June 5, 2020

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Bismarck, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum is modifying visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities in North Dakota. He says facilities will now allow outdoor visits between families and their loved ones. Each facility must provide all residents and guests clean face masks as well as appropriate and safe spaces for social distancing. The visits will be allowed by appointment only….

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to host COVID-19 press briefing

June 5, 2020

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June 5th, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference – ND Joint Information Center Posted by North Dakota Department of Health on Friday, June 5, 2020 BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum will hold a press briefing at 3 p.m. today to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. He will be joined by North Dakota Supreme Court Chief…

Gov. Walz loosens coronavirus restrictions on restaurants, gyms, churches, entertainment venues

June 5, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday he is loosening more coronavirus-related restrictions on Minnesota businesses. Walz will allow restaurant indoor dining, fitness centers, churches and some entertainment venues to reopen at a limited capacity on next Wednesday, June 10. “We can’t get complacent. We can’t get lazy,” Walz says. Economic development commissioner Steve Grove pointed to the…

Five additional COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota

June 5, 2020

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BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota Department of Health reported 5 additional deaths due to coronovirus. That means 71 people have died from COVID-19 since records have been kept. There were also 40 additional positive cases reported. North Dakota now has 2,745 positive cases reported. INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19 Man in his 90s from Cass County with underlying health conditions….

Sanford Urging People To Get Wellness Checks

Doctors are noticing that patients are coming to the hospital with more advanced conditions because they wait too long to get care.

June 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Sanford is asking people who have put off wellness checks due to COVID-19 to visit their clinics and get a check up. Sanford will be hosting a Wellness Blitz starting today and running through mid June at all of their primary care clinics in the metro. Doctors are noticing that patients are coming to the hospital with…

North Dakota reports 27 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths Thursday

June 4, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 27 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. Seven counties report new cases including Barnes, Bottineau, Burleigh, Cass, Mountrail, Richland and Sargent Counties. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 2,706 positive cases, 32 current hospitalizations, 2,209 people recovered and 66 deaths. Cass County accounts for 1,803 of the total positive cases and 55 of the…