Update:

Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota State Hospital has suspended visitation as a precaution to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus.

The announcement was made Saturday by the North Dakota Department of Human Services and goes into effect immediately and will be reevaluated on April 11.

Family and friends of patients may drop off items for them at the front desk of Lahaug building and telephone and digital communications are still allowed.

Previously..

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.

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.