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 627 positive cases, 17 current hospitalizations, 189 people recovered and 13 deaths. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM, NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is hosting a press briefing to provide updates on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ecolab CEO Doug Baker will join Walz to discuss public-private partnerships. Walz is also expected to address his phone call with President Donald Trump on Monday. Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, Department…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP)–Sanford Health says a critically ill patient has received a transfusion of plasma from a recovered coronavirus patient, the first use of the therapy by the health care provider. Sanford’s treatment is part of a national clinical trial to test the effect of blood plasma in treating COVID-19. The use of plasma is for hospitalized patients with…
GRAND FORKS, N.D.–A total of 128 people associated with the LM Wind Power factory in Grand Forks have tested positive for COVID-19. The City of Grand Forks partnered with Altru and the National Guard for a mass testing event on April 16. Of the 426 tests performed, 99 were positive, 323 were negative and 4 were unable to be run….
CASS COUNTY, N.D.–Three Cass County residents have died due to complications with COVID-19 since 11 a.m. on Sunday. The North Dakota Department of Health reports a man in his 70s, a woman in her 80s and a woman in her 90s all passed away. All three individuals had underlying health conditions. The NDDoH also reports an additional 42 confirmed cases…
BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota U.S. Attorney’s Office and the IRS are warning taxpayers about scammers stealing COVID-19 economic impact payments. “The existence of a deadly national pandemic will not stop criminals seeking to capitalize on the fears and difficulties faced by the public as they try to line their own pockets by stealing your money or your personal information,” IRS-CI…
FARGO, N.D. — In response to the coronavirus pandemic, dental offices across North Dakota have had to make adjustments. Implementing the recommendations of the CDC and American Dental Association, dental offices are open only for patients who have emergency needs. Dr. Matthew Eaton with Family HealthCare in Fargo says that includes procedures like root canals and extractions. He says his…
ST.PAUL, MN (KFGO)- Statewide COVID-19 cases in Minnesota climbs to 2,213 with 142 new cases added in Saturday’s numbers. The death toll is now 121 as 10 more were reported. Minnesota has 52 more recovered, that total is 1,118. Categories: Coronavirus-MN, Minnesota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, minnesota
FARGO, N.D. — Eventide confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19 at the senior living facility. Eventide officials say 10 residents and two staff members at its Fargo location on 51st Street South tested positive. They say they began taking extra precautions to stop the spread last week, after a single case was reported. After the 12 new cases were confirmed,…
MOORHEAD, Minn.–Trollwood Performing Arts School has canceled its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school says the decision was difficult to make, but the health of the students, volunteers, staff and audiences took priority. The cancellation includes Trollwood Academy, Totally Trollwood Academy, Totally Trollwood Musical, Trollwood Conservatory, Mainstage Musical, ArtSpark, Trollwood Players and Trollwood Student Leadership program. All…
