COVID-19 Archives - Page 49 of 152

Task Force memo to Burgum discusses avoiding shopping, urges colleges, tribes to test weekly

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Federal health officials are warning that all people over 65, or those with significant health conditions should avoid any indoor public places. The information is contained in a Nov.29 internal briefing sent to Gov. Doug Burgum from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. “We are in a very dangerous place due to the current, extremely high…

30 People At Cass County Jail Test Positive For COVID-19

December 3, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — COVID-19 testing at the Cass County Jail results in 27 inmates and 3 staff with the virus out of 260 inmates and 102 staff members. Jail officials say the majority are asymptomatic, with a few experiencing mild symptoms. The jail went into lockdown last Friday after an inmate in the general population tested positive. It remains in…

North Dakota coronavirus cases jump 225; 11 more deaths

December 3, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday reported 11 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,461 active cases in the state, an increase of 225 since Wednesday. 306 people are hospitalized. Cass County reported the largest number of new cases with 230. BY THE NUMBERS 10,977 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,164,267 – Total…

COVID-19 vaccine likely coming to North Dakota week of December 14th

Vaccines will be available from pharmacies, public health and private health care providers

December 2, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health says two COVID-19 vaccines could make their way to the state this month. The FDA will discuss approving Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer vaccine next Thursday. Discussions about Moderna will take place the following week. “A vaccine will likely be in North Dakota the week of December 14th, and providers…

Fargo Doctor emphasizes importance on preventative healthcare measures

He says he doesn't see this ending anytime soon even with the vaccine coming out.

December 2, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s Medical Officer Dr. Glasner says hospital operations have changed dramatically due to COVID-19. Dr. Greg Glasner says it’s changed the work flow, the amount of work, and how healthcare workers are able to do their work. He says he doesn’t see this ending anytime soon even with the vaccine coming out….

WATCH: North Dakota Dept. of Health provides vaccine update

December 2, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Health is providing an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Categories: Coronavirus, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: COVID-19, north dakota, vaccine

North Dakota COVID-19 cases drop 450 since Tuesday, 12 deaths reported

December 2, 2020

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health on Wednesday reported 12 additional deaths from COVID-19. There are currently 5,236 active cases in the state, a decrease of 450 since Tuesday. 301 people are hospitalized. Burleigh County reported the largest number of new cases with 112. BY THE NUMBERS 5,709 – Total Tests from Yesterday* 1,153,230 – Total…

University & college leaders in the metro meet to discuss COVID-19 impact

The universities say the changes they're seeing has been a long time coming.

December 1, 2020

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – Universities and colleges in the F-M area met to discuss how they’ve been adapting to the pandemic. Universities across the nation have faced a lot of pressure as they grappled to find new modes of teaching while also keeping some sort of normalcy for students amid the pandemic. The main universities in the metro NDSU, MSUM and Concordia…

City Commission okays pandemic relief for Fargo businesses

December 1, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioners have approved a motion to assist bars, restaurants, retail, and ancillary businesses impacted by the pandemic. It will be targeted relief, beyond what the state and federal governments provide. Commissioners will look at a number of possibilities. That could include waiving next year’s liquor license fees, adjusting utility bills, and property tax reductions. Assistant…

MN Health Commissioner concerned with Covid-19 calling the state a “hotspot”

More than a third of Minnesota counties have now had case rates of over 100 cases per ten thousand people.

November 30, 2020

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MINNESOTA – Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says the state remains in a crucial stage as Covid-19 cases are expected to continue to rise. Commissioner Jan Malcolm is expecting the number of deaths related to Covid-19 to increase in the coming weeks. “We are in still a very critical spot in this pandemic in Minnesota. This is the worst spot…