Health

Employees test positive for the coronavirus at LM Wind Power in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – LM Wind Power in Grand Forks has shut down after several employees test positive for the coronavirus. The Department of Health has not confirmed how many workers at the plant that makes wind turbine blades have contracted the virus. However, Grand Forks County confirmed eight new cases. LM Wind Power is closed to disinfect and clean…

WATCH LIVE: White House Coronavirus Task Force Press Briefing

WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force hold their daily press briefing. For a full list of officials in the Coronavirus Task force, click here. Categories: Coronavirus, Health Tags: Coronavirus, Coronavirus Task Force, COVID-19, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, PRESS BRIEFING, WHITE HOUSE

Fargo Park District Closes All Playgrounds Amid Heightened Coronavirus Concerns

Parks, trails and green spaces are remaining open.

FARGO, N.D.–Due to heightened concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fargo Park District is closing all playgrounds and play structures beginning Wednesday. The primary focus behind the decision is to ensure the health of children in the community. In addition to playgrounds, the Fargo Parks District is also closing the Southwest Youth Ice Arena, Sports Arena, Metro Rec, Coliseum, RDJ…

City of West Fargo extends closures and work-from-home directive until Friday, May 1

Essential Services will continue to operate.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo is extending the closure of all public buildings and the work-from-home directive for employees until Friday, May 1. The City made the decision after reviewing the current COVID-19 pandemic conditions in Cass County. Included in the extended public building closures is the West Fargo City Hall, Public Library, Police Department, fire Department, Public…

City of Fargo Holds COVID-19 Press Briefing

FARGO, N.D.–The City of Fargo is holding a press briefing to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. City and County government officials as well as health experts from Sanford Health and Essentia Health will speak. A full list of speakers is below: ·         Director of Fargo Cass Public Health Desi Fleming ·         Clay County Public Health Administrator Kathy McKay ·         Essentia Health Chief Medical Officer Dr….

Fargo Police Taking COVID-19 Precautions to Protect Officers

FARGO, N.D.–Officers with the Fargo Police Department may look a little different when responding to calls due to certain COVID-19 precautions. Officers have been advised to wear surgical masks, N95 respirators and protective glasses at all times when interacting with the public. Previously, the Fargo Police Department took precautions by completing some service calls via phone and wearing N95 masks…

Should children wear face masks?

According to the CDC, it is recommended that kids ages two and older should when they go outside their home. Health experts recommend kids under the age of two to stay at home as much as possible, and if you go out, it’s important to cover them. They say it’s important that kids use masks that are breathable and comfortable….

WATCH LIVE: White House Coronavirus Task Force Press Briefing

President Donald J. Trump and members of the coronavirus task force hold a press conference. Posted by Fox News on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force hold their daily press briefing. For a full list of officials in the Coronavirus Task force, click here. Categories: Coronavirus, Health Tags: Coronavirus Task Force, COVID-19coronavirus, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP,…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum Holds Daily COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding his daily press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 341 positive cases, 13 current hospitalizations, 138 people recovered and nine deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…