Burgum lifting Business Restrictions, News Briefing

Bismarck  (CSi)  At his daily COVID-19 News Briefing from the state capital in Bismarck, Tuesday, Governor, Doug Burgum explained more on his Executive Order, that lifts business restrictions starting Friday, May 1, 2020, within guidelines set in the order.

First, during the briefing…

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Burgum has signed  Executive Orders, establishing new information, as businesses will be allowed to fully open, on Friday May 1, 2020.

He explained how the COVID-19 virus spreads, and urges continuing good hygiene practices, social distancing, more than six feet away from another person, covering coughs and sneezes, and using disinfecting agents, and wear face masks.  He added hard surfaces are collectors of the virus, and businesses should make sure items such as doorknobs are sanitized.

Those with underlying health issues and over 60 years of age, should stay away from public gathering areas, which are high contact areas, for a least a week, or two.

Business are asked to determine for themselves if they want to reopen, and if so set their own guidelines of doing business.

ND Smart Restart Guidelines include:

Businesses will be asked to limit capacity to 50 percent of normal operating capacity, allow for 6 feet spacing between groups and tables, and in-house dining areas must meet all guidelines and be sanitized between customers. Tables will also be limited to just 10 people per table.

Employee and customer hygiene and cleaning is also expected, including no drink refills unless it’s a clean cup or glass, menus will be single use paper or on material that can be sanitized after each use, and no self-service cups, straws or lids.

Blackjack tables must remain closed and gaming machines need to be separated at least 6 feet from service. hand-held entertainment or reservation notification devices are not allowed and dance floors will be closed.

Residents are also reminded to download the CARE-19 app to increase success levels with contact tracing.

Details available at ndresponse.gov

ND Commerce Commissioner, Michelle Kommer said conditions are ripe for business to reopen, and must comply with the safety guidelines, and protocols, adding the business openings are voluntary.

Protocols for such business, are established for tattoo studios, nail salons, massage therapy fitness center medical spas, hair salons, and more.  Visit ndresponse.gov for specific references and information, for reopening businesses. That includes links to the state health department th commerce department, OHSA, and North Dakota Job Service.

Health Department Spokesperson, Joan Connell, said, new technology continues to be addressed in the fight against COVID-19.  Convalescent plasma is being administerded to COVID-19 positives, the only antibody treatment available  Those previous tested positive, are candidates as donors, but must meet certain requirements to be a donor.  Vitalant  blood service also has more information.

With Jobless information, 66,266 claims have been filed since March 16, 2020,  to Monday, with 2337 claims filed on Monday. A total of 523 pandemic related claims have been filed.

He said the Google play store now has the CARE-19 app available for android users, for contact tracing.  2600 people have signed up so far.