Fri COVID Local Response CSi 10 & Online

Jamestown  (CSi)  The April 3 Local COVID-19 Response Joint Briefing with City of Jamestown and Stutsman County representatives aired live on CSi TV 10 The Replay Channel and CSiLiveStream at Facebook.  Replays on CSi TV 10 & CSi 67 all weekend.

Invited speakers are from:  Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, South Central Human Services, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, Jamestown Public Schools.

Central Valley Health District Administrator Robin Iszler said so far in Jamestown 144 test were performed at Sanford Clinic, and Jamestown Regional Medical Center, NO positives at this time.

She asks all residents to maintain social distance, and avoid gathering of more than ten people.

Anyone having a donation of masks is asked to call CVHD at 701-252-8130.

JRMC CEO Mike Delfs said, at   42 patients have been tested, using the State Lab for results…NO positives.

At the Hospital limited doors are open, and those entering will have their temperature taken and will be screened, with questions.   “Rosie” the sanitizing robot continues to roam the hospital.

He is in touch with Sanford Health in Fargo, to match plans for future care needs.

He said criteria needs to be met before they may be tested for COVID-19.

The hospital is still available for other services, and call the hospital before entering the ER in person, and describe symptoms.

Stutsman County Auditor and COO, Nicole Meland said the courthouse is not accepting walk-ins, but the staff is working and available by phone.

She added that the June election will be by mail only, and no physical polling locations.  There will be no early voting.  Absentee voting forms will be mailed to residents, in order to be mailed an election ballot, starting later this month.  Drop off locations of ballots will also be established.

Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich said the April 6 City Council meeting will be a virtual meeting with the audio live on CSi Cable Channel 67, followed by replays.  Residents can also call a phone number to listen to the meeting, as well. He said programs are available for local businesses, that may be struggling, with either being closed, or offering limited services, including  small business loans.

He asks residents to not be complacent in that there are no COVID-19 positives.  He said there can be individuals with the virus, in Jamestown, maintain social distancing.

He pointed out that he cannot modify any Governor Burgum, Executive Orders.

He reminded all Jamestown residents to fill out and return 2020 Census forms.

Jamestown School Superintendent, Dr. Robert Lech repeated that the schools virtual learning plan has been approved by the state.  Students are learning by attending classes on home computers while schools are closed.

He said the full virtual learning plan is available to view at Jamestown Public Schools, including how other students learning needs are being met.

He added that the school district’s free meals are continuing and Louis L’Amour  Elementary is being added.  600 free meals were served on Friday.

South Central Human Service Center, represented by Dan Kramer at the meeting, continues to maintain services, with crisis staff available 24/7, along with telehealth services.

The Crisis Line phone number is 701-252-6304, the business phone number is 701-252-6300.

The briefing was seen live on CSi TV 10 & Cable 67, followed by replays.  The Replay Channel was also LiveStreamed it at  Facebook.com/TheReplayChannel 

The next meeting is Tuesday April 7, at 2:30-p.m.