CSi Weather….

REST OF TODAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Rain showers likely in the evening, then rain

after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to

20 mph.  Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

.WEDNESDAY…Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of rain.

Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain possibly mixed

with snow in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight.

Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then

chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.

Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow possibly mixed

with rain in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight.

Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with slight chance of snow in the

morning, then mostly sunny with slight chance of rain and snow in

the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation

20 percent.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs around 40.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow

in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows

in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow possibly mixed with

rain in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon.

Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

There is a better chance of a thunderstorm on Tuesday  in the south central and James River Valley.

There could be some modest rain showers Tuesday afternoon/night along with gusty winds, with a transition to snow likely overnight and into early Wednesday morning, although little to no accumulations are expected.

Wednesday through the rest of the week,  not much of a break in precipitation.

River Watch….

The recent mild weather has resulted in snowmelt runoff and river

rises along the James River and Pipestem Creek watersheds. The

mild conditions are expected to continue through Tuesday, followed

by cooler temperatures and chances for a rain and snow mix

Wednesday and Thursday.

Current projections have the James River cresting at LaMoure below

minor flood stage, Tuesday into Wednesday of this week. This will

be followed by falling river levels into the weekend. Pipestem

Creek at Pingree should crest below minor flood stage on Tuesday

of this week as well.

 

The additional rainfall is not expected to significantly change

this scenario, although it may end up slowing the rivers fall

after the crest.

Those with river concerns should continue to monitor the latest

stages and forecasts.

Update….

(Jamestown, ND JPD) ) On March 29, 2020, at approximately 11:30-p.m., the Jamestown Police Department was dispatched to a call of a vehicle pedestrian accident in the 900 block of 2 Ave NE. The report indicated a female child was struck by a pickup.
Upon arrival, Officers found a 16-year-old female pinned under a vehicle. Officers tried to provide emergency aid, but the female was not breathing and did not have a pulse.
The Jamestown Fire Department was also immediately called to the scene to lift the vehicle off the female. The 16 year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The vehicle involved in this incident was a 1999 GMC pickup, which was being operated by a 16 year-old female.
The Jamestown Police Department was assisted by Jamestown Area Ambulance, Jamestown Fire Department, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, North Dakota Highway Patrol, and Stutsman County Coroner. The crash remains under investigation.

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Fire Department responded to a call about 3:30-p.m., Sunday, where a kitchen fire was reported at 849 Fifth Avenue, Northwest.

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson says the fire was extinguished and the home was ventilated.

He says, damage was limited to smoke damage.

One injury was reported to a female occupant, who was taken to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation and released. No other injuries reported.

Chief Magnuson says three fire units and 20 fire fighters were on the scene about 45 minutes.

UPDATE

COVID-19 Positive Test Results for March 30, 2020 

A.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 29 at 3 p.m. – March 30 at 9 a.m.

  • Man in his 30s from Burleigh County, under investigation
  • Man in his 50s from Mountrail County, under investigation
  • Woman in his 30s from Mountrail County, under investigation
  • Woman in her 40s from Ward County, under investigation
  • Woman in her 30s from Ward County, under investigation
  • Woman in his 30s from Grand Forks County, under investigation
  • Man in his 30s from Grand Forks County, under investigation
  • Woman in her 20s from Cass County, under investigation
  • Woman in her 20s from Cass County, under investigation
  • Man in his 30s from Cass County, travel
  • Woman in his 20s from Cass County, travel

 

Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under Investigation

 

UPDATE

DEATHS RELATED TO COVID-19

  • Woman in her 80s from McHenry County with underlying health conditions who acquired COVID-19 through community spread.
  • 2 – Deaths (including 1 individual from yesterday)

BY THE NUMBERS

3837 – Total Tested (+113 individuals from yesterday)

3728 – Negative (+102 individuals from yesterday)

109 – Positive (+11 individuals from yesterday)

19 – Hospitalized (+1 individuals from yesterday)

19 – Recovered (+1 individual from yesterday)

2 – Death (+1 individuals from yesterday)

 

 

Bismarck   – Gov. Doug Burgum has requested a major presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal assistance to support North Dakota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The governor’s request seeks assistance for public infrastructure and facilities; mitigation grants for counties and tribal nations; assistance for individuals and households; and supplemental nutrition and transitional sheltering assistance, among other aid.

Burgum says, “Federal assistance is critical for our capability to expand North Dakota’s response to the rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19.”  He noted the pandemic comes as North Dakota is still recovering from three major weather-related disasters that caused extensive losses for agricultural producers and widespread infrastructure damage.

Burgum declared a state of emergency on March 13 and activated the state’s Unified Command to coordinate a whole-of-government and whole-of-community approach to the COVID-19 response. He has since signed more than a dozen executive orders aimed at combating the spread of the novel coronavirus and providing relief to North Dakota citizens, employees and employers, health care workers, first responders and others.

Burgum says, still, “The COVID-19 pandemic response is of such severity and magnitude that effective response and recovery is beyond the capabilities of the State and affected local governments.”

The request can be viewed here. For more information on the state’s COVID-19 response, visit www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus or www.ndresponse.gov.

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, including test result counts, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus , follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.   

State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte Saturday signed a confinement order directing individuals to quarantine for 14 days if traveling back to North Dakota from all international locations and states in the U.S. classified as having widespread disease by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tuft said, “Given the global pandemic we’re in, it’s crucial to minimize the exposure of individuals who have traveled from places with widespread disease.  Reach out to neighbors by phone or video and offer to drop groceries off on their front porch. We’re in this together.”

Workforce sectors that are exempt from the order include: health care and public health; law enforcement, public safety and other first responders; food and agriculture; energy; water and wastewater; transportation and logistics; public works and infrastructure support services; communications and information technology; other community or government-based operations and essential functions; critical manufacturing; hazardous materials; financial services; chemical; defense industrial base; commercial facilities; residential/shelter facilities and services; hygiene products and services. These individuals should limit interactions with others as much as possible and monitor for symptoms for 14 days.

Affected individuals are encouraged to fill out the travel survey found on the NDDoH website to receive information on how to monitor for symptoms.

Tufte outlined symptoms of COVID-19, which should be tested for a positive result.  The State Health Department has more specific information, which will assist with contact tracing stemming from those positive being in connect with other individuals.

As directed by Gov. Doug Burgum through executive order 2020-05.1 and as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, licensing requirements have been suspended for health care and behavioral health professionals currently licensed and in good standing in other states. This allows North Dakota to recognize out-of-state licensures to increase capacity of health care workers.
 

Interested health care and behavioral health professionals must complete an online application which includes proof of identity, proof of licensure and a letter of good standing in another state. There is no cost to obtain a temporary emergency license. Licensure will be valid for the duration of the declared state of emergency. The application and more information can be found at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus.

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) Sanford Hospital says three of its Fargo employees have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

In an email sent Sunday, Sanford Vice President Doug Griffin, M.D., said all three are physical therapists.

Griffin said two work at Sanford Medical Center Fargo and the other at Sanford Broadway Medical Center.

They are currently isolating at home.

According to Sanford, seven patients are being notified that they may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

One physical therapist had symptoms of COVID-19 at work and then went home.

The other employee wasn’t at work when the symptoms began and has remained isolated.

Griffin says, “The safety of our patients and employees continues to be our highest priority. This virus is incredibly contagious and healthcare workers are at high risk. There will be an increase in the number of healthcare workers becoming infected.”

Bismarck  (NDDoH)  COVID-19 Positive Test Results

Sunday March 29 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

  • There were no positives to report during this timeframe.

COVID-19   A.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 28 at 3 p.m. – Sunday, March 29 at 9 a.m.

  • Man in his 30s from Stark County, possible travel
  • Woman in her 40s from Cass County, community spread
  • Woman in her 30s from Cass County, under investigation
  • Man in his 80s from Morton County, under investigation

Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under Investigation

BY THE NUMBERS

Sunday 3 PM

3724 – Total Tested (+617 individuals from yesterday) 

3626 – Negative (+613 individuals from yesterday) 

98 – Positive (+4 individuals from yesterday) 

18 – Hospitalized (+2 individuals from yesterday) 

19 – Recovered (+1 individual from yesterday) 

1 – Death (+0 individuals from yesterday) 

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Bismarck  (NNDoH)  The North Dakota Department of Health Saturday morning confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Barnes County.

The report says they are, a Man in his 60s,  under investigation

A Woman in her 50s,  under investigation

Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under Investigation.

 

Valley City  (CSi)  A blood drive is set Monday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Stoudt-Ross showroom in Valley City.

If you haven’t been in direct contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, and haven’t traveled outside the U.S. in the past two weeks, you may be able to donate blood.

Vitalant  of Fargo is seeking at least 41 healthy volunteers to make an appointment to donate blood to help maintain a safe and adequate supply of blood products in 68 area hospitals.

In Valley City, City-County Health District administrator, Theresa Will , says “It is important to make an appointment. Having a specific time to donate will regulate the social distancing guideline of at least six feet between individuals in a given space.”

Donors should stay with there scheduled appointment time unless contacted by Vitalant to come in earlier.  Ms. Will adds, “We don’t want people to bunch together in hope of ‘getting in earlier’ to donate.This drive is very important, but we still want people to be safe.”

Residents are asked to make an appointment by going online to www.vitalant.org, calling 1-877-25-VITAL, using Vitalant’s free mobile app, or by calling or texting Weldon Roberts at 701-630-1338.

 

Valley City (City news release) The City of Valley City is working with the Barnes County Emergency Management team and the US Army Corp of Engineers Baldhill Dam office to monitor the Sheyenne River.

The river will rise as the outflows at the dam will increase to around 2400 CFS this weekend. The USACE plans to increase the ouflows by the first weekend in April to around 3500 CFS.

City crews are taking action in preparation for the river to be around 14-15 feet, but with local inflows, this may vary. Evidence of minor flooding may be apparent at 15 feet. At this time, the risk of moderate to major flooding is minimal, but the City is prepared to respond accordingly.

Valley City (VCPS) Valley City Schools Superintendent Josh Johnson is thanking the Valley City community for their support and patience during the COVID-19 school shutdown.

In his statement, Superintendent Johnson said:

“Thank you parents, guardians, and community members for your continued support of Valley City Public Schools. We miss the students and the excitement that happens this time of year in our schools (plays, performances, activities, contests, etc.) We continue to hope that there will be an opportunity for us to resume normal school operations before the end of May. Please see an update on information regarding our school district:

Update on School Closures:

All VCPS schools will remain closed thru Friday, April 3rd. Governor Burgum has closed all schools state-wide thru Tuesday, March 31st and we are currently awaiting further announcements from his office regarding school closures beyond these dates.

As required by the Department of Public Instruction, VCPS has submitted a Distance Learning Plan to the state. This plan details our process for continuing to deliver instruction for students in the district during school closures. Upon approval of this plan, VCPS will share this with all of you and also continue to follow the plan until normal school operations resume.

We WILL be prepared to make a decision on possible school closures on the morning of Wednesday, April 1st in the event that the Governor does not extend his closure of schools state-wide. We, of course, will continue to consult with our local and state health officials to determine if, and when, we may be able to re-open our schools. Please be looking for this announcement from the school district on the morning of April 1st regarding a decision on school for the week of April 6-9th and April 14-17th.

School Meal Service Continues:

Please see the attached PDF that shows the number of students and meals that have been served since Tuesday, March 17th from Valley City Public Schools. This coming week we will be highlighting the efforts of our school nutrition team members and thanking them for their service! Please look for more regarding this coming on Monday. #ThankyouVCPSschoolnutritionteam

Family Engagement:

Reminder that our Family Engagement team will be sending out strategies for our parents and guardians on Sunday evening via Facebook and email. Look for this information brought to you from our parents for our parents!

Thank you again everyone for being such an awesome community of caring, kind, and supportive people. COVID-19 has rocked the world and Valley City has been impacted in so many ways besides the closures of our schools. If you are struggling with your mental health, or how to educate students, or any other ways in which VCPS can provide you support and assistance, please let us know. The resolve of our community will surely be tested in the midst of COVID-19 and our community spirit will shine bright!”

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The only person who has died of coronavirus complications in North Dakota is a 93-year-old man from Fargo. An obituary says Roger Lehne died last Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital on his 93rd birthday. Lehne was formerly of Mahnomen, Minnesota. Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen says services will be held at a later date. As if Sunday the state reported 98 COVID-19 cases. Gov. Doug Burgum said Sunday he has requested a major presidential disaster declaration as the number of cases continues to increase.

Jamestown (NDHP) The North Dakota Highway patrol reports that an Andover, Minnesota man was arrested Friday morning (Mar 27, 2020) following a pursuit South of Jamestown.

The reports says 58 year old Thomas Peterson, failed to stop for a trooper while attempting to stop him on Highway 281 ten miles South of Jamestown.

Peterson fled East about 15 miles on various paved and gravel roads. The trooper was able to end the pursuit by performing a pursuit intervention technique (PIT), causing Peterson’s vehicle to enter the ditch and get stuck in the snow.

Peterson was taken into custody without further incident to the Stutsman County Correction Center. Charges are pending.

Assisting Agencies included the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, and North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Valley City (NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that on Saturday March 28, 2020 at 1:33 a.m. the North Dakota Highway Patrol attempted to stop 18 year old Zander Johnson, of Valley City, for an equipment violation. When Johnson failed to stop for the trooper a pursuit ensued.

The trooper attempted to stop Johnson Hwy 1 nine miles south of Valley City in Barnes County. Johnson fled south on Hwy 1 at speeds up to 120 mph. The Suspect slowed and pulled over shortly after the pursuit was initiated. Johnson was taken into custody without further incident. The suspect was charged with fleeing and DUI.

Assisting Agencies: Barnes County Sheriff’s Office, Valley City Police.

Bismarck-   Bank of North Dakota, in conjunction with local financial institutions, is allowing any borrower who received a Rebuilders Loan after the 2011 flood event to defer payments for six months.

The 2011 Special Session of the North Dakota Legislature designated funds from the state’s General Fund to help those driven from their homes because of spring flooding in North Dakota’s central corridor. There were 1,349 families who took advantage of the home loan at a 1% interest rate. More than $35 million was funded, with 95% of the loans made in the Minot area, and the balance in Bismarck and Mandan.

“We greatly appreciate our local lenders for working with us to meet borrower needs,” states Eric Hardmeyer, Bank of North Dakota president. “This is one more way the state can alleviate financial stress for some residents.”

Borrowers who want to take advantage of the Rebuilders Loan deferment should contact their local lender with whom they have the loan.

BND is the only state-owned bank in the nation and is overseen by the Industrial Commission of North Dakota, which consists of Governor Doug Burgum as chairman, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring.

In sports…

(CSi) Jamestown Blue Jay’s Boden Skunberg is the 31st student-athlete to receive the North Dakota Gatorade player of the year award in boys basketball.

The honor, announced Thursday  March 26, 2020, for the 2019-20 boy’s  high school basketball season,aims to balance athletic excellence with academic achievement and exemplary character, things Skunberg embodies.

In winning Gatorade player of the year, Skunberg has the opportunity to award a $1,000 grant to a local or national youth sports organization of his choosing. He is also eligible to submit an essay to win one of 12 $10,000 spotlight grants for the organization of choice.

Bismarck    Grant Nelson of Devils Lake is the winner of the North Dakota Mr. Basketball award, as chosen by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

Nelson had 13 first-place votes and 88 points in the voting. Jamestown’s Boden Skunberg was second in the voting.

Nelson,  has signed with North Dakota State University.

2020 Mr. Basketball Finalists

WINNER — Grant Nelson, 6-9 forward, Devils Lake

Skunberg, 6-5 guard, Jamestown
Carson Henningsgard, 6-2 point guard, Hillsboro/Central Valley

Jaxon Gunville, 6-1 guard, Minot

Cole Myers, 6-3 guard/forward, Richland

Elijah Klein, 6-7 forward, Mandan

Jaden Mitzel, 6-2 forward, Shiloh Christian

Fargo (Fargo Force) The United States Hockey League announced Friday that the entirety of the 2019-20 season has been cancelled due to Covid-19 per a unanimous vote by the USHL Board of Directors.

Single game buyers for the Fargo Force games March 13 and beyond can exchange their tickets for vouchers for the 2020-2021 season at the Scheels Arena box office Mon-Fri from 10am-6pm. As the situation evolves, box office hours may change. Check the website and social media for updates. For those wanting a refund, they must go through their point of purchase.

“This decision was not an easy one to make but was a necessity in order to keep our athletes, staffs and fans in all 16 of our communities safe amid this international health risk,” said USHL President and Commissioner Tom Garrity. “While we believe our product is the best junior hockey that fans can view, we also understand the health of our athletes, employees, fans and communities is more important during this time.

With the season concluded, the USHL said they will announce the 2019-20 awards in the coming weeks.

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year’s games. Tokyo organizers say the opening ceremony will take place on July 23, 2021. That is almost exactly one year after the games were due to start this year. The IOC and Japanese organizers last week postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s games were scheduled to open on July 24 and close on Aug. 9. But the near exact one-year delay will see the rescheduled closing ceremony on Aug. 8.

UNDATED (AP) — Four-time All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds is being treated with pneumonia as he also awaits test results for the coronavirus.

The 49-year-old Edmonds sent a video update Saturday night on his Instagram Story saying he was back home after testing positive for pneumonia for the first time in his life. He announced on his Instagram page that he went to the hospital to be tested for the coronavirus after displaying some symptoms.

Edmonds ended his 17-year major league career in 2010 after earning eight Gold Gloves. He was a lifetime .284 hitter with 393 home runs, 1,199 RBIs and a .903 OPS.

In other news related to the coronavirus pandemic:

— Two Chicago Cubs employees who attended an annual training session at Wrigley Field on March 8 have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. A team spokesman says one employee was hospitalized and the other was recovering at home. The spokesman also said there was “nothing definitive” indicating the session “contributed to exposure” since the test results weren’t received until March 23 and 24.

— Tokyo Olympic organizers expect to talk with IOC President Thomas Bach this week about potential dates for next year’s rescheduled games, with several reports suggesting they will be in the same July-August time slot. The International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers last week postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

— Visa has told its global roster of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls their sponsorships will be extended into 2021 after the Tokyo Games were postponed. The credit card giant’s Team Visa scheme features 96 athletes across 27 sports. They include soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles and 800-meter Olympic champion David Rudisha. Visa had already filmed some promotional campaigns with athletes for the Tokyo Games that will require some reworking.

— The National Athletic Trainers Association has partnered with the Go4Ellis platform on an app aimed at helping trainers assist understaffed hospitals. The app was intended to give health care providers a database to look for help nationwide. More than 950 athletic trainers have signed up over the last week.

— Monday’s final deadline to nominate horses for the Triple Crown series is being extended indefinitely because of the coronavirus. The Kentucky Derby has been pushed back from May 2 to Sept. 5, and Maryland and New York racing officials are continuing discussions to decide when the Preakness and Belmont stakes will be run. When the Triple Crown dates are settled, a deadline for late nominations will be announced.

— Italy’s sports minister is planning to extend the ban on games and competitions in the country through April. The current nationwide lockdown is due to expire on Friday, but Italian health experts have said the need to try to contain COVID-19 will likely last weeks beyond that.

— The International Boxing Hall of Fame has canceled its Hall of Fame weekend in June because of the coronavirus pandemic. Executive director Ed Brophy said Sunday that this year’s class will be honored at the induction ceremony in June 2021.

UNDATED (AP) —The defending Super Bowl champs have their top four receivers in the fold.

DeMarcus Robinson has accepted a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, who are maintaining an aerial attack that includes receivers Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and Mecole Hardman. Robinson grabbed 32 passes for 449 yards and four touchdowns last season, his fourth since being taken by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2016 draft.

Although Watkins is signed through next season, he may be asked to restructure his hefty contract or take a pay cut in the coming days.

In other NFL news:

— Wide receiver Geronimo Allison has left the Packers for a package with the Lions. Allison played the past four seasons with Green Bay and had 34 receptions for 287 yards and two TDs last year.

— Defensive tackle Derek Wolfe has OK’d a one-year deal with the Ravens after playing eight seasons with the Broncos. Wolfe had seven sacks in 12 games last season before going on injured reserve with a dislocated elbow. He fills the void left by the unexpected departure last week of free agent Michael Brockers.

NASCAR-iRACING

iRacing standout wins virtual NASCAR race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s new normal resumed Sunday with another virtual event aired nationally during the sports shutdown caused by the new coronavirus.

Timmy Hill won the virtual race at Texas Motor Speedway, the second in an iRacing series thrown together after NASCAR’s 36-race season was suspended four events into the year.

Hill is considered among the top competitors in iRacing, a subscription-based gaming platform. His virtual victory was his 674th in the game.

One highlight came when Daniel Suarez was parked by iRacing officials for intentionally trying but failing to crash Ty Dillon.

Fox Sports again used its team of Mike Joy and Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon to call the race, which was aired both on Fox in some markets and nationwide on its cable channel.

Those who tuned in watched a live video game of 35 NASCAR racers competing at an exact replica of Texas Motor Speedway, where the series was scheduled to be Sunday before the coronavirus shutdown. Fox was able to obtain feeds of drivers racing on simulators everywhere from their bedrooms, basements, garages and, in the case of last week’s winner, Denny Hamlin’s living room.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL-NEWS

Georgetown’s McClung to test NBA waters, could return

UNDATED (AP) — Georgetown sophomore guard Mac McClung is prepared to test his draft value.

McClung has announced that he is declaring for the NBA draft after averaging 15.7 points and 2.4 assists for the Hoyas this past season. However, he is maintaining his college eligibility in case he decides to stay at Georgetown.

McClung missed time because of a right foot injury this year and appeared in only 21 of Georgetown’s 32 games. He averaged 13.1 points as a freshman.

In other college basketball news:

— Rutgers has taken another step toward becoming a major basketball threat in the Big Ten Conference, getting a commitment from Cliff Omoruyi. The highly regarded center confirmed his choice Sunday in a telephone call with The Associated Press, adding Auburn and Arizona State also were under consideration. Rutgers could not comment. Omoruyi is the first New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year to commit to Rutgers.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL-LAMBRIGHT-OBIT

Ex-Huskies coach Lambright dies

SEATTLE (AP) — The University of Washington says that former Huskies football coach Jim Lambright has died at age 77.

Lambright spent nearly four decades associated with the Washington program as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He was 44-25-1 as the Huskies head coach and never had a losing record but was fired following the 1998 season.

Washington’s best season under Lambright came in 1995 when it shared the Pac-10 title but missed out on a trip to the Rose Bowl.

No cause of death was given.

Lambright was arrested in 2014 and at that time his family stated he was suffering from dementia and his condition was worsening.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people. Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April. He was bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic. It was a stark shift in tone by the president, who only days ago mused about the country reopening in a few weeks. From the Rose Garden, he said his Easter revival hopes had only been “aspirational.”

 

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mayor of Los Angeles is warning that the coronavirus may become so pervasive, families ought to prepare for how they will isolate themselves at home without infecting others in their households. Anticipating a surge in COVID-19 cases this week that may overwhelm healthcare systems, Mayor Eric Garcetti urged people who test positive for the coronavirus not to rush to hospitals unless they have serious symptoms. Instead, he asked residents to be “take isolation seriously.” Testing among the state’s 40 million residents has stepped up significantly after a slow start. Officials have warned the increase will bring with it a rapidly expanding number of cases.

MADRID (AP) — Spain has become the third country to surpass China in coronavirus infections after the United States and Italy. Despite having only a population of 47 million to China’s 1.4 billion, Spain’s tally of infections reached 85,195 on Monday, a rise of 8% from the previous day. Spain also saw 812 new deaths in the last day, raising its overall fatalities from the coronavirus to 7,300. In the United States, President Donald Trump extended lockdown measures across the counry as deaths in New York alone from the new coronavirus passed 1,000.

 

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine aviation officials are grounding all aircraft belonging to the company that owns a plane that caught fire while taking off from Manila’s airport, killing all eight people on board. They say the aircraft will remain grounded during the investigation of the burning of the plane late Sunday. The plane had been used earlier to transport medical supplies for the coronavirus outbreak. The twin-engine aircraft was on a medical evacuation mission when it caught fire. The two passengers — from the U.S. and Canada — and six Filipino flight crew and medical personnel died when the Tokyo-bound plane burst into flames on the main runway.

 

PERTH, Australia (AP) — More than 800 cruise ship passengers and crew are heading home to Germany on chartered flights while 41 others infected with the coronavirus have been admitted to an Australian hospital after an argument over where they should be treated among local medical personnel. Health authorities initially wanted to send the sick passengers aboard the cruise ship Artania to the Hollywood and Bethesda hospitals in the city of Perth. But nurses and doctors’ groups argued that those hospitals were not equipped to cope with the disease. The federal government then struck a deal with the private Joondalup Health Campus, which was already treating patients with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

 

 

 

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