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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 331 positive cases, 13 current hospitalizations, 127 people recovered and eight deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…

WATCH LIVE: Grand Forks Mayor Holds COVID-19 Press Conference

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Grand Forks Mayor Michael R. Brown is holding a news conference to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Brown will be joined by representatives from the City of Grand Forks, Altru Health System, Grand Forks Public Health, Northlands Rescue Mission and Grand Forks Senior Center. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: ALTRU HEALTH…

Essentia Health Encouraging Patients and Visitors to Wear Masks

Patients and visitors who do not have masks will be provided one by Essentia Health.

FARGO, N.D.–Essentia Health is encouraging all patients and visitors to wear cloth masks beginning Monday. This precaution follows recent guidance from the CDC encouraging all people to wear masks in places where social distancing is difficult to maintain. Essentia Health says many people infected with COVID-19 do not show symptoms, but can still transmit the virus to others so it…

3D-Fuel encourages customers to print PPE with discounted prices

The Fargo based business is offering 20% off filament for 3D printing with code COVID19HEROES

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo-based buisness 3D Fuel has found a unique way to lend a hand in the fight against COVID-19. “It’s kind of like hand sanitizer,” said the company’s CEO John Schneider. “It may not sound that essential. It’s not really the cool part of  virus response, but it is still incredibly important.” The company, which supplies filament to…

North Dakota Reports 7 COVID-19 Deaths

Bismarck,ND — The North Dakota Department of Health reports there are now 7 residents who have died from the COVID-19 virus. The latest fatality is a woman in her 70s from Cass County with underlying health conditions who acquired COVID-19 through community spread. There are a total of 293 people who have tested positive, that’s an increase of 15 since…

Minnesota makes Coronavirus models public

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota health officials reveal Coronavirus modeling projections. 22,000 people are predicted to die despite social distancing measures. The scenario closely reflecting Governor Tim Walz’s extended stay-home order suggests a July 13th hospitalization peak requiring 3,700 ICU beds. It also projects six thousand deaths in a best case scenario to 36,000 in a worst case. A University…

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…