Local Public Health Briefing Apr 14, CSi 10

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Another COVID-19 Public Health Joint Briefing for City of Jamestown and Stutsman County, was on Tuesday April 14, 2020 at 2:30-p.m.  The meeting was shown live and replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.   To view the briefing online, go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

Central Valley Health District, Administrator, Robin Iszler said there have been  213 tests for the COVID-19 virus in Stutsman County, with one positive.  In Barnes County two positives, one positive in Foster County and one positive in McIntosh County.

She said CVHD is collecting donated homemade facemasks.  Call the office for more information at 701-252-8130.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center:

Hospital President, and CEO Mike Delfs  said JRMC follows CDC Guidelines including protective gear, and equipment.

He said as of Tuesday JRMC has conducted  66 coronavirus tests, with zero positives.

He added that JRMC has a policy of one visitor per patient during the pandemic.

He said JRMC is in good financial condition, as many small rural hospitals are struggling financially, due to a downturn in patients.

He said general appointments are still be accepted such as for mammograms, and ultrasounds and the like.

University of Jamestown:

Vice President of Student Affairs, Dustin Jensen said, currently 15 percent of the student population remain living on campus as several out of state students feel safer at here than returning home, right now.

He said summer classes are still planned, but it’s not know if they will be on site, or online.

Activities continue to be pushed off awaiting how long the pandemic’s social distancing and other mandates remain in effect.

Student international travel is cancelled such as band trips and others.  All athletic competitions, and related activities are cancelled.   Athletes will have another year of eligibility  to compete in sports next academic year if they so choose.

Commencement has been postponed until Oct 10, 2020 in conjunction with homecoming activities.  The Annual Dine and bid dinner and auction has also been postponed.

More information on line at uj.edu.

North Dakota State Hospital:

Administrator, Tanya Perkins said the State Hospital has been and is prepared to handle those patients testing positive for the COVID-19 virus, while continue to care for patients following its mission,  maintaining specialized inpatient and residential care to individuals with severe, complex and persistent mental illnesses and substance use disorders. New patients are screened when admitted for the virus.

She said the hospital’s emergency management team is also collaborating regularly with state and local partners on COVID-19 emergency preparedness planning.

She said there is no visitors allowed on the State Hospital Campus during the pandemic emergency.

SAFE Shelter:  Director, Lynne Talley passed along a statement, read by Robin Iszler, that home can be a dangerous place during the pandemic, domestic abuse can be on the rise.  She said SAFE Shelter is still staffed and working from home.  Those needing assistance, call the 24 hour hotline is 701-251-2300.

She pointed out that SAFE Shelter continues to provide a temporary safe home for those being abused.  If a person doesn’t feel secure in calling, have a friend or someone else call.  And DO NOT use a computer the abuser has access to.

In an emergency call 9-1-1.

The meeting was shown live and replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.   To view the briefing online, go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

The next Stutsman County COVID-19 briefing is scheduled for Friday April 17, 2020, at 2:30-p.m.

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