Health

Minnesota Modeling Predicts 22,000 Deaths, July 13 Hospitalization Peak

The mortality projections ranges from 6,000 in a best-case scenario to 36,000 in a worst case.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) –Minnesota public health officials revealed some details Friday about their modeling projections for the coronavirus pandemic here, predicting that 22,000 Minnesotans would die despite social distancing measures that have been put in place. The modeling, which has been kept under wraps until now, was revealed to reporters and legislative leaders in separate briefings after journalists had requested for weeks…

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. Burgum will be joined by Department of Human Services Executive Director Chris Jones. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 278 positive cases, 13 currently hospitalizations, 105 people recovered and six deaths. For more information, visit:…

YMCA of Cass and Clay Offers Virtual Workouts and Activities

FARGO, N.D.–The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties is offering virtual workout and activity classes to community members. The fitness classes include yoga, Tabata, Freestyle Boxing, ‘Mommy and Me’ and more. The activity classes are for kids and families to try science experiments, crafts and recipes together. The majority of the courses are free and posted to the YMCA’s Facebook…

Eventide Fargo Confirms Resident has COVID-19

All staff that interacted with the resident have been ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days.

FARGO, N.D.–A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Eventide Fargo. A resident at the senior living community was identified as having the virus. All staff that interacted with the resident have been ordered to self-quarantine for 14 days. Eventide President and CEO Jon Riewer says, “We are doing everything we can to stop the spread of the virus…

TNT Kids Fitness & Gymnastics offers virtual lessons, helping those with physical or emotional barriers

Those with the organization say these classes are a way for community members to remain connected while social distancing

FARGO, N.D. — Empty floor mats and a quiet room isn’t the usual scene at Fargo’s TNT Kid’s Fitness & Gymnastics. But with Coronavirus concerns still in mind, it’s the gym’s new norm for a while. “We’ve been closed for a couple weeks now, and what we really try to emphasize is since the kids couldn’t come to TNT, we…

New Plasma Therapy Could Help Save COVID-19 Patients

The therapy involves taking plasma from those who have already successfully fought off the disease and created antibodies.

FARGO, N.D. – US Blood and Plasma Agencies are getting ready to start trials and testing for a potential new therapy that could help severe COVID-19 patients recover, according to Dr. Paul Carson, a professor of practice at NDSU and the Director of Antimicrobial Practice at Sanford. The therapy involves taking plasma from those who have already successfully fought off…

Essentia Health Pediatric Walk-In Clinic Moving

FARGO, N.D.–Essentia Health’s pediatric walk-in clinic is moving from its current location on Friday, April 10. Pediatric patients who currently visit the South University Clinic, but now go to the 52nd Avenue Clinic until further notice. The walk-in clinic will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday…

NDDoH Reports 18 New Cases of COVID-19, Including One Death

The positive cases are in all age groups and counties across North Dakota.

BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting an additional 18 positive COVID-19 cases, including the death of a Stark County man. The positive cases are in all age groups and counties across North Dakota. The Stark County man who died was in his 60s and had underlying health conditions. It was confirmed he acquired COVID-19 through community spread….

Sanford, F-M Ambulance Accepting Homemade Mask Donations

Sanford says that they need mask donations to help protect first responders and their families.

FARGO, N.D. – Sanford and F-M Ambulance are now accepting donations of homemade masks. New CDC Guidelines allow for homemade masks to be used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sanford says that they need mask donations to help protect first responders and their families. The donation is completely safe and contactless. There is a drop-off box in the…