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Study: Flu vaccines slowing down hospitalizations

Half of all people who had their flu shot had less illness and emergency room visits compared to those not vaxxed.

March 7, 2023

Hami Arain,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The CDC reports this latest flu vaccine has reduced hospitalizations among children by nearly three quarters and nearly half of all adults. “It’s transmitted by little droplets, water droplets that go through the air and you don’t necessarily have to see them or see the sneeze in the light as it’s coming towards you. You could…

Canada Ending COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Saturday, U.S. Urged To Follow Suit

September 26, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Canada is getting rid of pandemic-related border restrictions that have been in place for two and a half years. Canadian officials say they are removing all COVID-19 travel restrictions starting October 1. That includes testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for people entering Canada. A transportation official says travelers will also no longer be required to undergo…

ND Gov. Burgum Tests Positive for COVID-19

February 6, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced Saturday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms. Burgum is fully vaccinated and boosted and is now quarantining through Thursday. “After testing negative on Friday following an exposure notification, I experienced cold and flu-like symptoms this morning and tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon,” Burgum…

Hoeven isolating after testing positive for COVID-19

February 1, 2022

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Sen. John Hoeven says he will be in quarantine through Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19. Hoeven says he has no symptoms. He tested positive Tuesday after being notified that he had been exposed. “While asymptomatic, I tested positive for COVID-19 this afternoon. I’ve consulted with the Senate Physician and will continue to follow the recommendations of…

Moorhead School Board changes quarantine & masking rules

December 13, 2021

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead School Board votes to replace in-school close contact quarantine for students with testing and make masking inside buildings optional. The quarantine changes begins January 3 for the high school, career academy and preschools, Jan. 17 for middle schools and Jan. 31 for elementary schools. Masks become optional for preschools on Jan. 3, the high…

Rep. Kelly Armstrong Tests Positive for COVID-19

September 26, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong has tested positive for COVID-19. In a message posted to his Twitter account, Armstrong wrote that he is experiencing mild symptoms and recovering at home in North Dakota. The 2nd term Republican has been fully vaccinated since January. Armstrong’s doctor has advised him to quarantine for 10 days. He will be…

Parents calling for masks mandates across all schools

August 19, 2021

George Gonzales,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Parents who are for mask requirements in schools are saying enough is enough when it comes to student safety. The Community Alliance for Responsible Education is made up of parents representing every metro area school district. They are asking for mask mandates throughout FM metro schools. Concerns over not having kids wear masks include having to…

Moorhead Public School 9th Graders Placed Under Quarantine

April 27, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — All 9th grade public school students in Moorhead are put under a quarantine starting Wednesday due to several positive COVID-19 cases. Moorhead High School Principal Dave Lawrence says with 7 positive cases and around 160 students already in quarantine, this was the right step to take. The students will return to learning from home during the quarantine…

Walz quarantines after possible coronavirus exposure

March 17, 2021

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19. Walz was in a news conference with the infected staff member on Monday but was not within 6 feet of them for more than 15 minutes, which is what health officials define as close contact. The governor canceled a planned…

CDC changes quarantine guidelines for close contacts to Covid-19

February 10, 2021

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Covid-19 numbers have improved a lot since the state’s surge in November. According to Governor Doug Burgum, North Dakota has 89 percent fewer coronavirus hospitalizations since then with 34 now. White House information shows the state is the lowest in the country in seven day positivity rate and 48th in deaths per capita. The Centers…