Health

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…

23 Charged with Violating Stay-at-Home Order

Violating an emergency order is punishable by up to 90 days in jail.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)–Twenty-three people have been charged with violating Minnesota’s stay-at-home order aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus. In many cases, law enforcement officers added the misdemeanor charge as a secondary offense to another crime. Violating an emergency order is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000. Gov. Tim Walz began issuing…

Coronavirus and Cancer Patients: Protecting the Vulnerable in Our Community

Those who are healthy can take part in helping protect those who are most vulnerable

FARGO, N.D. — According to the American Cancer Society, this year alone more than 4,000 North Dakotans are expected to get a diagnosis no one wishes for. “We know that when folks are going through a cancer diagnosis, sometimes it can already be very lonely and isolating, and sort of all-consuming in a normal world, and so to have a…

Grand Forks Senior Center offering no-contact meal service for seniors

The center has started a meal drive through service for those 60+

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks county has the lowest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, but they are still very worried about the seniors in the area who are concerned to be some of the most vulnerable. While the Grand Forks Senior Center has closed, they are still focused on getting daily meals to seniors. To do…