Bismarck  (CSi)  Governor Doug Burgum Wednesday afternoon resumed his COVID-19 News Briefings at the State Capital in Bismarck.  Reminder: As Governor Burgum mentioned on Wednesday, ND Dept of Health Joint Information Center press briefings will be held once per week going forward. The next briefing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, at 3:30pm CT.

June 10th, 2020 COVID-19 Press Conference – ND Joint Information Center

Posted by North Dakota Department of Health on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

He was joined by North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) Field Medical Officer Dr. Joan Connell.

He reiterated the percentage of deaths from COVID-19 is much higher with those with certain health conditions, and the aging population.

 

He update statistics from  NDDoH….Posted Wed. Jun. 10, 2020

Positive COVID-19 Test Results
Results listed are from the previous day.

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

  • Woman in her 80s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.

 

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED  WEDNESDAY

  • Burleigh County – 3
  • Cass County – 28
  • Kidder County – 1
  • LaMoure County – 5
  • Richland County – 1
  • Stutsman County – 2
  • Revised Total 51


BY THE NUMBERS

119,728 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+2,845 total tests from yesterday)

 

81,660 – Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+994 unique individuals from yesterday)

78,719 – Total Negative +954 unique individuals from yesterday)

2,941 – Total Positive (+40 unique individuals from yesterday)

1.4% – Daily Positivity Rate**

193 – Total Hospitalized (+4 individuals from yesterday)

33 – Currently Hospitalized (+1 individuals from yesterday)

2,482 – Total Recovered (+32 individuals from yesterday)

73 – Total Deaths*** (+1 individual from yesterday)

 

* Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.

**Because the serial tests completed and added to the total number of tests completed can result in new individuals who test positive, the daily positivity rate will be calculated using the total positives for the day by the daily number of tests completed instead of the daily number of unique individuals tested.

 

*** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.

For descriptions of these categories, visit the NDDoH dashboard.

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.

Burgum said there has been a decline in the number of people being tested.

He added that those asymptomatic can now be tested.  Two testing walkup, driveup testings will be held in Fargo, Thursday, and Friday, 10-a.m. to 6-p.m., at the Fargo Dome, west parking lot.  The testing will continues on those days the next few weeks.  There is no cost for the tests.

No proof of residency is required.

With long term care, Burgum reiterated his Executive Order signed Friday loosing visitation restrictions, with a second wave of testings planned next week. Outdoors visitation is available at those facilities, which must have been approved under testing and negative results, in order to move to the relaxation of visitations.

With behavior health, Burgum again talked about declines in physical health can lead to mental health issues, in line with stresses stemming from the pandemic issues, including depression and other changes in behavior.  Free support service is available through projectrenew. nd.gov

He pointed out that regular health checkups should continue, and not be put off.

North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) Field Medical Officer Dr. Joan Connell, said during the pandemic there has been a decrease in the number of children receiving there immunizations in a timely manner.

Required immunizations for young children and school-agers will not be waived during the pandemic.  She urged adults as well to keep up to date with all types of health screenings and immunizations.

Burgum said the need to give blood continues.  The donations are being screened for COVID-19 antibodies, with no charge, through Vitalant.

The State Historical Society of North Dakota announces the reopening of the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum on June 22. In alignment with the North Dakota Smart Restart plan, the State Museum and the James River Café will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. The State Archives will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New health and safety protocols are in place for enhanced visitor and staff safety. Following guidelines for buildings on the state capitol grounds, all visitors and staff will be subject to temperature screenings and health questions upon entering the building. Only the east visitor entrance will be open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to wear face coverings and follow social distancing guidelines.

The main museum exhibits are open, but certain touchable exhibit items, touch screens, and The Treehouse exhibit will be unavailable until further notice. No tours are available.

Access to special archaeology and museum collections areas and the State Archives reading room is by appointment only by calling 701.328.2666. Find the latest updates to health protocols, hours, and appointment information at history.nd.gov/covid-19. The State Historical Society of North Dakota manages 57 historic sites and museums open to the public.

Reminder: As Governor Burgum mentioned on Wednesday, ND Dept of Health Joint Information Center press briefings will be held once per week going forward. The next briefing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, at 3:30pm CT.