COVID-19

Minnesota COVID-19 Deaths Increase to 591, Nearly 80 Percent in Long-Term Care Facilities

More than 58 percent of patients confirmed to have COVID-19 have now recovered.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday and 528 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state’s death toll from the disease to 591 and the total number of positive cases to 11,799. Of the 591 deaths, 472 were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. There are currently 452…

North Dakota Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 27 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death on Monday. The counties reporting new cases include Burleigh, Cass, Dunn, Eddy, Grand Forks, Grant, Mercer, Morton, Stutsman and Williams Counties. Cass County also reports a man in his 90s with underlying health conditions died. North Dakota’s totals have reached 1,518 positive cases,…

LIVE: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Looking For Mentors During Pandemic

Recruitment Levels Have Dropped To Near-Zero During COVID-19

  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused recruiting levels to plummet for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Village Family Service Center. The organization is still trying to find Bigs for around 90 kids who need a mentor in our community. But they’ve only had two inquiries since mid-March. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is still looking for Bigs. They’re doing pre-match interview over…

ND State Fair Canceled

MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota State Fair has been cancelled. Fair officials say it’s due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair board said it’s impossible to predict the scale of the pandemic. The statement said, “Our concern is for the health and safety of our community, attendees, exhibitors, vendors, staff and all involved with the North Dakota State Fair.”…

Vice President Pence Self-Isolating After Aide Gets COVID-19

An administration official says Pence is voluntarily limiting his exposure and will work from home

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week. An administration official says Pence is voluntarily limiting his exposure and will work from home. He has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 since his exposure but is following the advice of medical officials. Pence’s move comes after three members of the…

Minnesota Records 20 New COVID-19 Deaths

ST.PAUL, MN (KFGO)- The MN Department of Health reports 480 more Coronavirus cases and 20 more deaths in Sunday’s results. The total number of cases moves to 11,271. Cases hospitalized dropped to 434 from 476 while intensive care cases went from 199 from 180. Minnesota’s death toll sits at 578 with 464 have occurred in long term care facilities. There…

27 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Since Saturday

BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Department of Health reported that 27 additional people tested positive for COVID-19 as of Sunday May 10. 24 of the positives were in Cass County. There are now 1,491 positive cases of COVID-19 in North Dakota. COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY Cass County – 24 Grand Forks County – 1 Morton County…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to Host COVID-19 Press Briefing

BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Dakota Department of Health reported a total of 1,425 positive cases, 33 current hospitalizations, 714 people recovered and 33 deaths on Monday. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Health, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, GOV. DOUG BURGUM