Health

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

Rep. Peterson working with Ag Secretary to help hog farmers struggling with plant closures

WORTHINGTON, Minn. – House Agriculture Committee Chairman Congressman Collin Peterson discusses the struggles pig farmers are going through during the pandemic He says 160,000 hogs are being euthanized across the country every day because of plant closures. Department of Agriculture tells Peterson it’s having trouble dealing with the backlog of hogs. That includes a shortage of trucks to bring them…

Advocacy Groups Call For Increased Worker and Family Protections

FARGO, N.D. – A group of North Dakota advocacy organizations are calling for stronger policies to be put in place to protect workers and families during the COVID-19 crisis. The group is asking for elected officials to enact policy that would provide safety equipment and safer work environments for front line workers and those returning back to work, a moratorium on…

Grand Forks is making sure everyone can as stay as safe as possible when businesses reopen

GRAND FORKS N.D. — Mayor Michael Brown urging people to continue taking precautions like wearing masks, physically distancing and washing your hands. An increased number of Covid-19 cases are linked to Grand Forks with 145 LM Wind Power employees testing positive. The mayor says if new cases begin to rise again businesses may need to be closed again to slow…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Discuss ND Smart Restart Operating Guidelines

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 Department of Human Services Executive Director Chris Jones. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,033 positive cases, 28 current hospitalizations, 437 people recovered and 19 deaths…