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West Nile virus confirmed in Grand Forks

June 20, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — West Nile virus was confirmed in a pool of mosquitoes collected in Grand Forks. The city is urging people in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks to take extra precautions to avoid being bit. The Health Department recommends you use bug spray that contains DEET, limit your outdoor activities when mosquitoes are most active, wear…

North Dakota asking people positive for COVID-19 to do their own contact tracing

Fargo Cass Public Health says it hopes to be able to catch up on the backlog by the end of the day.

October 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The rise of COVID-19 cases has created a backlog for the North Dakota Health Department causing them to make new changes to the way they do contact tracing. With coronavirus cases spiking in the state, Fargo Cass Public Health is prioritizing the work of their contact tracers. “The changes we are expecting and would like is for the…

Moorhead opens first COVID-19 saliva testing site

It's part of the state's efforts to provide different options for COVID-19 testing

October 17, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead opens its first COVID-19 saliva testing site. The saliva testing is free and available to all Minnesota residents whether they have symptoms or not. You’re encouraged to set up an appointment on the state’s Health Department website, but walk-ins are also accepted. They ask people to not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum at least 30…

ND Long-Term Care Facilities Move Into 2nd Phase Of Re-Opening

That will allow indoor visits between residents and family members.

June 30, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – In a meeting with the Reuniting Residents and Families Task Force, North Dakota health officials say all but one facility has met the reopening criteria and it’s at least in phase one. The health department is helping 114 facilities progress into phase two. That will allow indoor visits between residents and family members. Categories: Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local…

Minnesota Reports 142 COVID-19 Cases

April 18, 2020

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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 Cass Public Quells Worries Over Coronavirus Popping Up In Valley

The CDC has China at a level 1 watch, meaning people need to take normal precautions when traveling into the country.

January 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The coronavirus that’s spreading across China is leaving people in the valley wondering if they should be worried about the disease coming here. Fargo Cass Public Health says the disease, which has infected over 400 people in China, is not going to have an effect on our area. The CDC has China at a level 1 watch,…

North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Next Week

The Health Department says Acreage Holdings will open The Botanist on Thursday, Feb. 28.

February 21, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary is scheduled to open next week in Fargo. The Health Department says Acreage Holdings will open The Botanist on Thursday, Feb. 28. It will sell medical marijuana produced by a Bismarck manufacturing facility. Voters approved the drug in November 2016. The Health Department has been working on the system since…

N.D. Department of Health Holds Syringe Service Program Training

Health leaders from across the state learned about starting programs in their communities

September 4, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A new program could help people who inject drugs get connected to the right resources. Health leaders learned about starting syringe service programs across North Dakota. Syringe service programs give people access to clean needles and a place to dispose used ones, but those at the North Dakota Department of Health says there’s so much more than that….

Medical Marijuana Coming To Fargo And Bismarck First

State voters approved medical marijuana in November 2016

August 16, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Medical marijuana should be available by the end of the year in Fargo and Bismarck. That is the goal of the North Dakota Health Department. Medical Marijuana Division Director Jason Wahl says dispensaries in Fargo and Bismarck potentially could be operating by the end of the year. But it isn’t known yet how soon the manufacturing facilities…

ND Dept. of Health Encouraging Flu Shots for All

It is National Influenza Vaccination Week

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — The North Dakota Department of Health is encouraging all North Dakotans to get their flu shot this week. It is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Health officials say everyone six months and older should be vaccinated, regardless of age or health status. It is especially important for people who are at greater risk of complications from the…