UPDATE: Thursday’s COVID-19 testing event, scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Fargodome, has been closed for the remainder of the day due to state lab capacity. Testing begins again Friday morning, starting at 10 a.m. FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is planning four additional COVID-19 testing events over the next two…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health says nearly 20% of all adults in North Dakota smoke. That leads to more than $300 million in health care costs and killing nearly 1,000 people a year. Health experts the best first step in quitting is finding the cause. “Pay attention when you are having each of those cigarettes. Is it a…
FARGO, N.D. — The first of a two-day COVID-19 mass testing event has wrapped up at the Fargodome. The testing site was a collaboration between Fargo Cass Public Health, North Dakota Public Health and the North Dakota National Guard. It began Thursday morning at 10:00. According to Fargo Cass Public Health, an unlimited number of oral swab testing kits were…
FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Cass Public Health is partnering with the North Dakota Department of Health and the North Dakota National Guard to host two COVID-19 testing events on Thursday and Friday. The drive-up testing will take place in the west parking lot of the Fargodome from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The tests will take approximately 15 minutes and will be…
FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Cass Public Health is holding four drive-up clinics for anyone in the community looking to receive routine immunizations. The drive-up clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 5, 11, 19 and 25. Patients will be required to wear a mask and remain in their vehicle throughout the entire appointment. Paperwork, insurance and payment…
FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Valley COVID-19 task force was formed at the request of Governor Doug Burgum earlier this month. 13 partner organizations began working to determine how to best address the coronavirus and its impact on the community. “Since our locally generated testing matrix has been implemented, we’ve been able to focus our limited resources solely on…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – One day after Fargo made changes, West Fargo is now allowing in-person graduation ceremonies. After receiving guidance from Fargo Cass Public Health and other healthcare providers, Sheyenne, West Fargo and Community High School will allow two guests with each graduate. School leaders are encouraging guests to wear masks and social distance. They also partnered with Essentia…
FARGO, N.D.–The COVID-19 mass testing event scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fargodome on Monday has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a shortage of testing supplies at the North Dakota Department of Health microbiology lab. Fargo Cass Public Health will provide information about future testing events on their website and social media platforms. Categories: Coronavirus,…
FARGO, N.D. — Mass testing for COVID-19 took place in both Gwinner and Fargo this afternoon. A total of 14 testing sites have been set up across North Dakota since the pandemic began. One by one, community members rolled into the Fargodome parking lot; each one waiting to take an oral COVID-19 test. 500 testing kits were available for close…
FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Cass Public Health is urging people to continue taking social distancing measures and avoid in-person gatherings during upcoming holidays and celebrations. Even short visits with friends and family outside of the household can increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Fargo Cass Public Health Director Desi Fleming says, “This time of year, many “snowbirds” are returning to the area….
