Coronavirus

WATCH LIVE: President Trump to discuss COVID-19 response

WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump is holding a news conference to discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic. The news conference is expected to begin at 4:30 p.m. The United States reports a total of 3,882,167 COVID-19 cases and 141,677 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Health Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, news conference, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

Gov. Burgum to hold COVID-19 press briefing at 3:30 p.m.

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing on Wednesday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. The briefing comes after the state recorded its highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day. Burgum will be joined by North Dakota University Chancellor Mark Hagerott and State Chief health Strategist Dr. Joshua Wynne. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 5,367 positive cases, 52…

Gov. Walz to impose mask mandate in Minnesota stores, indoor public spaces

Walz has scheduled a 2 p.m. news conference to announce the move.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9)–Gov. Tim Walz is poised to order Minnesotans to wear masks in stores and other indoor public spaces as he tries to avoid a surge in coronavirus cases here. Walz has scheduled a 2 p.m. news conference to announce the move. He’ll be joined by business owners from Minneapolis and Bemidji and infectious disease experts who…

North Dakota surpasses previous COVID-19 record with 160 new cases reported Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 2,715 of the total positive cases and 75 of the total deaths.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 160 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Wednesday. Twenty-seven counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 42 and Burleigh County the second most with 39. A man in his 70s with underlying health conditions from Burleigh County and a woman in her 90s from…

Minnesota’s long-term care facilities make progress in fighting COVID-19

ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz gave an update on the number of COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities on Tuesday. Walz’s five-point plan, put in place on May 7, has worked to develop and expand testing, prioritize PPE supplies and tackle staffing needs among long-term care facilities. Walz said, “With an aggressive multi-pronged strategy, this battle plan is helping ensure…

North Dakota reports 82 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Tuesday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 82 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Tuesday. Twenty counties report new cases. Burleigh County and Grand Forks County report the most new cases with 15 each. A woman in her 90s with underlying health conditions from Cass County died. The NDDoH says a previously reported case from Cass…

Youngest COVID-19 Death In Minnesota Is In Clay County: 9-Month-Old

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said child's death appears to be an "isolated incident"

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 9-month-old infant in Clay County becomes the youngest person to die of COVID-19 in Minnesota. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said child’s death appears to be an “isolated incident” related to the infant’s “very specific” situation. State epidemiologist Kris Ehresmann said the infant had symptoms with what you might expect from COVID-19, including respiratory symptoms, but…

13 NDSU student athletes test positive for COVID-19

One student has fully recovered.

FARGO, N.D.–North Dakota State University has confirmed 13 cases of COVID-19 among its student athletes. One student has fully recovered. The other students have been prohibited from attending all voluntary workouts and team activities. The school says 247 tests have been administered over the last three weeks. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: athletes, Coronavirus, COVID-19, NDSU,…

North Dakota reports 107 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Monday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 107 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Monday. Fourteen counties report new cases. Cass County and Grand Forks County reports the most new cases with 24 each. A woman in her 70s with underlying health conditions from Williams County died. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 5,126 positive cases, 47 current…

North Dakota reports 124 new COVID-19 cases and one new death Friday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 124 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Friday. Twenty-three counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 37 and Burleigh County the second most with 25. A woman in her 80s from Morton County died. Whether the woman had underlying health conditions is still unknown….