BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota Smart Restart will only happen if testing numbers remain low. The state currently has the 2nd lowest total positive rate in the U.S. at 3.4%. He says equipment has been added allowing more testing and says there are plenty of supplies for people to get tested. “The steps we have taken…
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 393 positive cases, 14 current hospitalizations, 163 people recovered and nine deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…
BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Commerce is encouraging North Dakotans to complete the North Dakota COVID-19 Community Impact Survey. The survey will help the state understand how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting communities and individuals across North Dakota. People will be asked to provide experiences about how their lives have been effected going back to March 13 when Gov….
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting 28 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. Two of the cases appear in Burleigh County, 17 in Cass County, one in Dunn County, Three in Grand Forks County, one in McKenzie County, one in Richland County and three in Stark County. The youngest infected is between the ages of 0-9 and…
FARGO, N.D. — The pet therapy program at Sanford Health has always been a hit. Dogs get the opportunity to visit the hospitals to bring some positive energy for both children and staff. As Sanford continues to limit the number of those who can enter their buildings, however, there hasn’t been any recent visits from the animals. “We greatly value…
BISMARCK N.D. — The CARES Act isn’t just helping out the working class. It’s also making sure our schools still have the means to teach. North Dakota Superintendent Kirsten Baesler answered questions about how school districts around the state can use the relief funds. One requirement is districts and schools continue to pay its employees and contractors during the disruption….
Courtesy: Fargo Post 2FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Post 2 baseball is saddened to report Vice President Jim Pettersen passed away at a hospital in Arizona after losing his battle with covid-19. He was diagnosed with the virus on April 2nd. In the last report on his health, Pettersen was working toward getting off a ventilator. Along with overseeing post two’s…
FARGO, N.D. – While in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say they don’t need to be dealing with additional outbreaks of other infectious diseases. They say it’s important for parents to stick to the routine vaccine schedule, especially for kids 2 and under. They are still seeing kids for routine vaccinations and making sure to keep the clinics…
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…
BISMARCK, N.D. — During his daily COVID-19 briefing, Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota is not ready to re-open. He has signed a 10-day extension to his business closure executive order. It was set to expire on April 20, but it will now be extended to April 30. The government is working on a step-by-step plan for reopening including widespread…
