(CSi)  Central Valley Health Unit Stutsman County Response news briefing.   The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.    view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

Presenters included:  Anne Carlsen Center, and Stutsman County.

Central Valley Health Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler said, five people have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday afternoon.  Since Friday 59 more individuals have been tested bringing the total to 395 tested as of Tuesday afternoon.  She said those individuals are taking precautions to be safe and isolated.  She said local nursing home residents are also being tested.

She added that more tests are being held in the community, so the number of positives are likely to increase.

Tim Eisner from The Anne Carlson Center explained precautions were put into place in March this year, initially in response to a potential flood event.   Those daily meetings became updates and reviews for COVID-19  from local and state officials.  ACC has increased telehealth services.

One positive staff member was identified last week.

Mandy Surface is infection control coordinator, and keeps trace of implementing CDC and NDDoH guidelines, as the agencies serve as contacts.  Mass screenings began in March, and have evolved into daily screenings of staff.

Since the staff member was tested positive, the staff and clients in the area of the worker, are now wearing N-95 masks, and are being asked questions about contact.   Cloth masks are being worn by all other staff members.  Surveillance testing has also been performed, with results expected the end of the day this Thursday.

Stutsman County:

Auditor/COO Nicole Meland updated the June 9, 2020 elections, reminding residents that there will be no physical voting location, by rather voting by mail.  Applications have been sent.  Those not receiving an application by May 11, should contact Stutsman County, and with any other questions. Send the application to the Stutsman County Courthouse, at which time a ballot will be send.

They may be deposited in a drop box at the courthouse by June 8, and by June 9, by 4-p.m.

The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.