– Wayne Byers Show – Evening -Mar 13

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s. East winds 10 to

15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow after

midnight. Lows 15 to 20. East winds around 10 mph.

.SUNDAY…Cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely

in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the lower

30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then chance

of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow

60 percent.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows around 15.

.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of snow in the

afternoon. Highs around 30.

For questions related to COVID-19, the public can call the NDDoH health hotline at 866-207- 2880 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Individuals who need medical advice should contact their health care provider.

BISMARCK, N.D. (MARCH 13, 2020) Gov. Doug Burgum Friday
declared a state of emergency for North Dakota in response to
the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis and
issued guidance to K-12 schools with Superintendent of Public
Instruction Kirsten Baesler and State Health Officer
Mylynn Tufte.

The governors executive order activates the
State Emergency Operations Plan to assist local
and tribal officials and directs all state agencies
to provide resources and capabilities, including
authorization to activate the North Dakota National Guard.
President Trump, in declaration a national emergency
Friday afternoon, urged every state to set up
emergency operations centers immediately.
Schoolclosure recommendations will occur
on a case-by-case basis.

Guidance includes monitoring absenteeism, keeping
sick children out, ensuring handwashing,
environmental cleaning, communicating with
parents, etc.

BISMARCK, N.D. (NDDHS) – Following the guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown announced visitor restrictions on Friday to protect the health and well-being of patients and staff. No visitors are allowed for the next 30 days.

The hospital will assess the risk to patients and staff for coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission and evaluate visitation policies again on April 11.

Items for patients can be dropped off at the main entrance of the LaHaug building.
Patients can continue to communicate with friends and family by phone, computers or other electronic devices.

The goal is to limit transmission. To date, North Dakota has had one individual test positive for COVID-19, but the case did not involve community transmission.

The hospital appreciates the public’s cooperation and understanding.

Bismarck (CSi) The NDHSAA has suspended all activities indefinitely.

The Jamestown High boys basketball game vs. West Fargo-Sheyenne in the Class A semifinals will not be played Friday night.Whether the games will be played in the future, has not been decided

More information as it is updated.

Jamestown, ND, March 12, 2020 (JRMC) — Safety is Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s highest priority. In light of this rapidly evolving situation, JRMC is following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding appropriate measures to ensure prompt identification of potential infected patients to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a precaution, however, JRMC has:
· restricted visitors including students, volunteers and vendors
o Exceptions include:
parents of patients under age 18
immediate family during end-of-life care
birth and care partners are limited to one individual
“We’re taking these steps as a reasonable precaution,” said Mike Delfs, JRMC President & CEO. “This is not a crisis, however, we want be prepared in case one occurs. For the safety of our patients and our community, we are asking visitors to stay home and stay healthy.”
These changes are effective March 13.
Though new coronavirus infections continue to accumulate across the country, zero patients have tested positive for the virus at JRMC. As of March 12, one has tested positive in North Dakota.

Cases of COVID-19 range from mild to severe. Some individuals will notice no symptoms, as most cases are mild. Other cases have resulted in death. The elderly or people of all ages with underlying health conditions are at a higher risk. Underlying health conditions may include heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Most people who develop symptoms will not need hospitalization. About 80% of patients who have COVID-19 can be treated at home. The rate of patients who experience serious complications is only slightly higher than that of seasonal flu.
Typical symptoms of COVID-19 are:
· fever
· cough
· difficulty breathing

Anyone who is experiencing difficulty breathing or an extremely high temperature should seek immediate medical help.
If you feel you might have COVID-19, please call your primary care provider by phone. To protect patients and staff, please limit in-person visits. Please call ahead of you choose to visit the Emergency Department. The number is (701) 952-4845.
To protect yourself and family:
· wash hands with soap and water
· cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away
· avoid touching eyes nose and mouth
· avoid contact with the sick
· if you are sick, avoid contact with others
For more information, call (701) 952-1050.

Jamestown (CSi) As a precaution to protect residents against the spread of coronavirus, Eventide Senior Living Communities is restricting visitors to their campuses

CEO, Jon Riewer says, “Protecting our residents’ health and safety is our top priority. As a result, we are taking necessary steps to prevent an outbreak.”

No visitors are being allowed except in special circumstances, such as end-of-life or when essential for a resident’s emotional well-being. The policy follows recommendations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Jamestown (JRVLS) Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in our country and the importance of the health of our community, all adult and youth library programs scheduled for both the Alfred Dickey branch and the Stutsman County branch of the James River Valley Library System are cancelled for the remainder of March. The libraries will remain open for regular service at this time.

For more information, call the Alfred Dickey Library at (701) 252-2990.

Valley City, (VCSU) Valley City State University informs the community of

efforts to protect the health and safety of the campus community.

A statement released by VCSU Friday March 13, 2020.

“In response to coronavirus COVID-19, Valley City State University is taking steps to protect the health and safety of the campus community.

In a campus-wide email sent March 12, VCSU President Alan LaFave announced that following spring break (March 16-20), VCSU will change the way academic instruction is delivered for two weeks.

From Monday, March 23, through Friday, April 3, 2020, classes will not be held on campus — the university will move to online delivery of courses, and faculty will determine how to meet their students’ needs through technology.

According to President Alan LaFave, VCSU is positioned well to move courses online. “Valley City State University has a long history of online teaching; in fact, during the Sheyenne River flood of 2009, students finished the semester online after the campus closed following Easter break.”

VCSU plans to return to regular classroom instruction on Monday, April 6.

President LaFave also notes, “Because of the nature of the outbreak, the situation continues to evolve, and our plans will adjust accordingly, always keeping the health and safety of the campus community at the forefront of our decisions.”

Jamestown (CSi) The Runnin O’ The Green 2020 has been postponed to May 2 . From their Facebook page: With a lot of thought our amazing determined founder Larry Knoblich “Knobby” has postponed the 42nd Annual Runnin O’the Green to May 2nd, 2020!! Our participants health & safety is the most important for all during the Coronavirus outbreak! Without you or the fear of coming into contact with this Virus our charity event wouldn’t be possible & we do not want any of our participants to miss out on some Irish go luck my fun!!

Please mark your calendars, reschedule your hotel stays & gather up all your buddies to join us on the 2nd of May 2020 at 1pm for the run!!

83 Photos from the 2019 Run posted at Facebook.com/TheReplayChannel . Like, Tag, & Share.

pixs for CSiNewsNow.com by Matt Sheppard

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Sanford Health has a new visitor policy at its facilities in light of the new coronavirus pandemic. The policy effective Friday restricts all visitors to immediate family members and allows only one visitor at a time. Family members who visit a Sanford Health facility will be screened for respiratory illness symptoms and questioned about recent travel. North Dakota health officials are focusing on protecting elderly residents and those with chronic conditions after a man in his 60s became the first person in the state to test positive. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Volunteers have surpassed their goal of producing enough sandbags to protect Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota, from a 38-foot crest on the Red River. Officials said Friday that the city of Fargo and Cass County surpassed their unified goal of producing 225,000 sandbags. During four days at sandbag central, volunteers produced a total of 232,000 sandbags. Sandbag central closed operations Friday afternoon, but all sandbag-filling equipment will remain assembled and ready for the next several weeks. The National Weather Service says there is a high risk of major flooding on the Red River at Fargo-Moorhead this spring.

(AP) A prosecutor alleges a Bismarck man submitted false letters of support before he was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually abusing an infant. Officials say 34-year-old Andrew Glasser signed the name of a former college acquaintance to a letter on his behalf. The Bismarck Tribune reports when the man learned of the alleged forgery, he said he was “furious” his name was used to sign a false letter. Burleigh County State’s Attorney Julie Lawyer alleges Glasser admitted he forged the documents, and she argues that Glasser should be re-sentenced.

In sports…

Jamestown (uj.edu) The Great Plains Athletic Conference and its member institutions announced the suspension of all GPAC intercollegiate sports activities (including organized practice and competition) starting on Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 5, 2020.

The GPAC Council of Presidents will meet on Friday, March 27 to re-evaluate this fluid situation. The decision is the result of ongoing consultation with campus leaders in the GPAC.

The suspension applies to all institutional practices and competitions in any GPAC sport, regardless of season, until the suspension is lifted.

UJ Baseball was scheduled for 12 of its 16 home games at Jack Brown Stadium by the end of the three-week suspension.

Jimmie softball will lose 16 games, and seven of 13 scheduled home games at Trapper Field. Jimmies golf and track and field teams will also be affected.

“The health of GPAC student-athletes, coaches, administrators and their communities are paramount during this growing health crisis.” said GPAC Commissioner Corey Westra. “The GPAC and its member institutions will continue to closely monitor all information and developments connected to the COVID-19 situation.”

During this time of moratorium, the GPAC will continue to access and review the viability of our 2020 spring sports regular season and postseason competition.

The North Star Athletic Association announced Friday that it is “issuing a pause in all conference activities until March 30” due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Valley City State University and all conference schools will refrain from any athletic activities during this time frame. This includes all in-season spring sports as well as out-of-season sport activities. No organized practices will be allowed during that time period. Teams currently participating on their spring trips – including VCSU baseball – will be allowed to complete their spring trip schedules at this time.

“This is an extremely fluid situation, and we continue to closely monitor current developments, trends, and mandates, which may dictate changes in our plan moving forward,” stated NSAA Commissioner Cory Anderson.

“We have a large footprint and our spring sports cover five states (Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, South Dakota and North Dakota) which obviously requires dealing with a myriad of agencies. Our desire is to discuss the best course of action moving forward in the short-term and to provide time to consider long-term steps.”

Outside of VCSU baseball’s spring trip to Tucson – which will be completed early next week – all VCSU athletic activities are postponed through March 30. During this time, VCSU and conference entities will continue to assess the ongoing situation and how to proceed with the spring sports seasons.

(AP) One of the busiest times of the year in Minnesota sports came to a sudden halt.

Minnesota High School Boy’s & Girl’s Basketball Tournaments are cancelled.

The NHL, Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball suspended or delayed their seasons, resulting in cancellations of Thursday night’s Minnesota Wild game and the home openers for Minnesota United and the Twins.

Updated…

UNDATED (AP)— NASCAR and IndyCar have postponed their weekend schedules at Atlanta Motor Speedway and St. Petersburg, Florida, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. NASCAR also postponed next week’s race near Miami and IndyCar suspended the season through the end of April. The decision came less than 24 hours after both series said they would run this weekend without fans. The plan had been to restrict access to competitors, crews, officials and other necessary personnel. There are no major sports scheduled anywhere in North America.

— The first four races of the Formula One season have been called off because of the virus. Organizers canceled the season-opening Australian Grand Prix just hours ahead f the first official practice sessions, after McLaren withdrew because one of its team members tested positive for the virus. Now the Bahrain and Vietnam Grand Prix races have also been postponed. The China Grand Prix was postponed previously. No new dates have been set for the races but governing body FIA says it expects to begin the F1 season in May when it reaches Europe with the Dutch GP.

— The annual rite of spring for golf won’t happen this year. Augusta National has decided to postpone the Masters because of the spread of the coronavirus. That means there will be no golf at least for the next month. The PGA has already canceled the remainder of The Players Championship and the three tournaments leading up to The Masters. The Masters began in 1934 and only World War II has kept it from being played. This was the biggest shoe to drop for golf. The PGA Tour already canceled the next three events leading up to the Masters.

UNDATED (AP) — The world’s sports schedule is cratering at warp speed due to coronavirus. College sports officials called off the NCAA basketball tournament, making it the biggest event to be canceled since the virus started spreading. Leaders in the NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, tennis and soccer also canceled or postponed events. All decided the risk of playing games with the threat of the virus hanging over them was too great.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek Olympic committee has suspended the rest of its torch relay because of the “unexpectedly large crowd” that gathered to watch despite repeated requests for the public to stay away to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The committee said a large crowd had gathered to watch the flame for the Tokyo Olympics pass through the southern Greek town of Sparta. The flame was lit yesterday at the birthplace of the games in Ancient Olympia in a pared-down ceremony.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency. He is speaking to the American people from the Rose Garden as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of outbreak. Trump also waived interest on federally held student loans and he moved to prop up energy markets, by directing the Department of Energy to buy oil to fill the strategic petroleum reserve “’right up to the top.” Negotiations continue between the White House and Congress on an aid package, but there was no announcement of a breakthrough, as House Democrats prepare to vote on their own measure on Friday.

World leaders are warning of nearly wartime measures to come to contain the spreading pandemic. Schools have closed across three continents and security forces are on standby to guard against large gatherings of people. France’s president has announced leaders of the G-7 democracies will hold a video-conference summit to coordinate vaccine research and an economic response. On Wall Street, stocks have recouped some losses after the worst day in three decades.

Previously

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will approve its coronavirus aid package and is imploring the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to “put families first” by backing the effort. Pelosi spoke at the Capitol ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned 3 p.m. new conference at the White House. Trump has not yet publicly backed the package as he prepares his own response. According to two people familiar with the planning, Trump is poised to invoke emergency powers to confront the crisis. It is still unclear, however, what mechanism Trump would use to free up additional federal resources for testing and treatment as well as for helping those struggling with the economic fallout.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is inching ever closer to President Donald Trump, his top aides and his family as questions swirled about why the president wasn’t going into self-quarantine or being tested for COVID-19. The White House is grappling with a string of potential and confirmed exposures. A top Brazilian official tested positive after spending time with Trump and others at the president’s private club in Florida last weekend. Also testing positive: An Australian Cabinet minister who met a week ago with top administration officials including U.S. Attorney General William Barr and Trump’s daughter and senior adviser Ivanka.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to a post on his official Facebook profile. He traveled to Florida last weekend and dined with U.S. President Donald Trump, and a member of the delegation that accompanied him had tested positive after meeting Trump. Bolsonaro received the test on Thursday after his communications director was confirmed to have the virus. There had been a swirl of confusing information earlier Friday, with some media reporting Bolsonaro had received an initial positive test result. But the president’s official social media account later said tests were negative.

TORONTO (AP) — Canada shut down Parliament and advised against all nonessential travel outside the country while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau governed remotely from his home, in self-imposed quarantine after his wife tested positive for the new coronavirus. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam advised more social distancing, no handshakes and kisses. The government is also advising the cancellation of all large events like concerts. Transport Minister Marc Garneau said cruise ships with more than 500 people will not be able to dock in Canada until July 1. Overseas flights returning to Canada will also be restricted to a small number of airports in the country.

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom is standing increasingly apart as countries across Europe and around the world shut schools, scrap sports tournaments and shutter restaurants in response to the new coronavirus. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the worldwide pandemic as “the worst public health crisis for a generation.” Yet his government has not restricted the everyday activities of U.K. residents by banning large public gatherings or suspending transit networks. Britain’s strategy is based on the presumption that most people in the country will eventually get the virus and severe measures to contain it are unlikely to work. But as more people become infected, criticism of the government’s approach is growing.

(AP) Delta Air Lines will cut passenger-carrying capacity by 40% to deal with a nosedive in travel demand, and it is talking to the White House and Congress about assistance to get through the downturn. The cut in flying is the largest in Delta’s history, even larger than after the September 2001 terror attacks. CEO Ed Bastian said Friday the downturn in demand is unlike anything the company has ever seen. He says he’s optimistic about getting help from the White House and Congress. But he says Delta can’t wait for Washington to act, so it is preserving cash and cutting costs.