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NDSU trains students on contact tracing to help manage COVID-19 in North Dakota

The university has created a contract with the State health department to train students

April 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota State department of health has received some reinforcement from students at NDSU. The students will assist in contact tracing, one of the main techniques used to manage outbreaks. “This is completely outside of classwork,” said NDSU’s chair of the Public Health Department Pamela Jo Johnson. “We created a contract with the state health department…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

April 30, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the new standard operating procedures for businesses. Burgum will be joined by Senator Kevin Cramer and Department of Human Services Executive Director Chris Jones. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,067 positive cases, 30 current hospitalizations, 458…

Governor Walz Extends Stay-at-Home Order in Minnesota

April 30, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is extending Minnesota’s Stay-at-Home order through May 18. Walz made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday saying, “There’s more work to be done, and we need to keep this virus at a simmer, not a boil. Our action today prioritizes the safety of Minnesotans while taking cautious, strategic steps toward getting people safely…

Public Masses to Resume in Fargo Diocese May 4

Masses will continue to be livestreamed.

April 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Public Masses in the Diocese of Fargo will resume on May 4 with restrictions in place. Public Mass was initially suspended on March 17 due to COVID-19. Masses have since been livestreamed on the Fargo Diocese website and will continue to be livestreamed for those who are sick or vulnerable and cannot attend. Anyone looking to attend Mass must…

2nd Lady says VP Pence wasn’t aware of mask policy during Mayo Clinic tour

April 30, 2020

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Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Second Lady Karen Pence says in a Fox and Friends interview that her husband, Vice President Mike Pence, didn’t know about Mayo Clinic’s mask policy while at the facility. “It was actually after he left Mayo Clinic that he found out they had a policy asking everyone to wear a mask. So, someone who’s…

WATCH LIVE: Gov Walz to Provide Update on Stay-at-Home Order at 2 p.m.

April 30, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz will announce whether Minnesota’s stay-at-home order will be extended beyond May 4 in a 2 p.m. press conference on Thursday. The stay-at-home order has been in effect since March 27. Walz recently announced that more businesses will be allowed to open and is expected to provide more details during the press conference. As of Thursday,…

34 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in North Dakota

Cass County accounted for 21 of the total number of cases on Thursday.

April 30, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 34 new COVID-19 cases in the state. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Pembina and Stark. Cass County accounted for 21 of the total number of cases on Thursday. The number of new cases has been slowly declining since April 26 when the state had another spike…

New Life Center Reports First COVID-19 Infection

The individual is currently hospitalized at Sanford health.

April 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The New Life Center in Fargo confirms its first case of COVID-19 on Thursday. The Center reports the individual is currently hospitalized at Sanford health and is in good condition. The individual appeared asymptomatic while at the shelter and has not been at New Life Center since April 21. New Life Center says it will be informing all potentially…

Vitalant Launching New Program To Treat COVID-19 Patients Using Plasma

Although trials for a vaccine are underway, it is expected to be many months before one is approved.

April 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. –Vitalant is launching a new program to treat COVID-19 patients. The program uses the blood plasma donated by people who have recovered from the disease. It’s called “convalescent plasma”, it provides antibodies that can give patients an extra boost in fighting the virus. It is currently the only antibody treatment available to COVID-19 patients Currently, there are no…

Fargo Fitness Center Hosting Outdoor Workout Classes For Social Distancing

MPX Fitness is hosting a free outdoor workout session at the Jefferson Park in Fargo on May 7th.

April 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Mariah Prussia of MPX Fitness says she is ready to go back to seeing her clients in person. After the coronavirus caused her business to go online, she’s been keeping busy with workouts over Zoom and videos for people to follow at home. With the weather getting warmer and restrictions beginning to lift in North Dakota, Prussia…