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ND dentists try to provide safe environment for patients to receive non-emergency dental care

The dentist office is providing personal protective equipment for patients and staff, using an air-purifier and requiring patients to wait in their cars

May 7, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Dental offices in North Dakota are now open for individuals to take care of non-emergency dental needs. Dr. Brenda Barfield of Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry in Fargo is reminding those that may still be hesitant that it is necessary to visit in order to take care of those needs. Her office is taking precautions to ensure a…

Walz releases five point plan to protect long-term care facilities from Covid-19

May 7, 2020

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz unveils a plan to provide more support to Minnesota’s long-term care facilities. About 80 percent of the state’s coronavirus deaths have come from them. It will expand testing for residents and workers, work with health systems to create strike teams to conduct on site testing and follow ups and get facilities PPE. It…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on Long-Term Care Facilities

May 7, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 and discuss the State’s plan to protect Minnesotans living in long-term care facilities from COVID-19. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly Minnesota has 9,365 positive cases, 435 current hospitalizations, 5,308 patients no longer…

15 Counties Report New COVID-19 Cases in North Dakota

2,235 individuals were tested since Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 49 new COVID-19 cases from 15 different counties on Thursday. The counties reporting new cases include Benson, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Pembina, Pierce, Ramsey, Richland, Rolette, Sargent, Stark, Traill, Walsh, Ward and Williams Counties. Cass County reports the most new cases with 23, while Williams County reports the second most with…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum, Fargo and West Fargo Mayors Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

May 6, 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. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis and Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,323 positive cases, 32 current hospitalizations, 582 people recovered…

MN Dept. of Health gives reasons why Clay Co. coronavirus cases are so high

May 6, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Health experts respond to the high amount of coronavirus cases in Clay County. It is eighth in the state with 215 cases and fifth in deaths with 14, but 16th in population. “Congregate care, as well as some congregate living situations where we’re seeing cases. So, that would include homeless shelters, that type of thing. So, two situations…

Six New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in North Dakota

All six individuals had underlying health conditions.

May 6, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports six more deaths related to COVID-19 since Tuesday. Five of the Six deaths are from Cass County and the sixth is from Grand Forks County. The youngest death is a man in his 50s and the oldest is a woman in her 100s. All six individuals had underlying health conditions. The…

WATCH LIVE: City of Fargo to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing at 11 a.m.

May 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo is holding a press briefing at 11 a.m. to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in our region. City and county government officials, public health experts and healthcare systems will provide information specific to their organization. The speakers will include: Director of Fargo Cass Public Health Desi Fleming Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay…

Hector International Airport Provides COVID-19 Air Travel Tips

A facemask is now required by airlines and approved by the TSA.

May 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Hector International Airport is offering tips to safely travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Airport officials suggest using an airline app to check-in and turning on flight notifications to ensure you receive any flight delays or cancellations. They also encourage travelers to arrive two hours early. They say that even though fewer people are traveling, some revised airport steps may…

Fargo Cass Public Health syringe program numbers on the rise

May 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Cass Public Health releases numbers showing use of their harm reduction program is on the rise. During the first quarter, the syringe program has enrolled 102 applicants, given out 470 doses of Naloxone, and assisted with 33 overdose reversals. The program’s purpose is not only to save lives but also to get people on the path…