Gov Burgum’s Weekly COVID-19 News Briefing

Bismarck  (CSi)  Governor Doug Burgum held his weekly COVD-19 News Briefing Tuesday afternoon at the state capital in Bismarck.

He was joined by Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard and Director of the Department of Emergency Services.

COVID-19 Stats

Posted Tues. Jun. 23, 2020

11:00 am

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

Monday’s information will be updated along with Tuesday’s update

due to a testing glitch in the testing software.

INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19

• Woman in her 40s from Cass County with underlying health conditions.

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY

• Cass County – 3
• Cavalier County – 1
• Foster County – 1
• A male in his 30’s, possible travel.
• Foster County Total 2
• Renville County – 1
• Ward County – 1

BY THE NUMBERS

Due to a temporary software issue with the Electronic Lab Reporting System, most of the results from yesterday will be delayed. The issue has been resolved and as the system catches up today, the numbers will be reported out tomorrow.

158,526 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+327 total tests from yesterday)

97,553 – Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+100 unique individuals from yesterday)

94,233 – Total Negative (+93 unique individuals from yesterday)

3,320 – Total Positive (+7 unique individuals from yesterday)

2.1% – Daily Positivity Rate**

218 – Total Hospitalized (+0 individuals from yesterday)

28 – Currently Hospitalized (-3 individuals from yesterday)

3,008 – Total Recovered (+56 individuals from yesterday)

78 – 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 announced all renewals for vehicle registration and driver licenses, which expired March 1 or later, have been extended until August 31.

This new executive order takes the place of Executive Order 2020-07 which waived expiration dates for vehicle registration and driver licenses during the state of emergency.

Due to CDC guidelines on social distancing, these services are available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, visit our website at dot.nd.gov or call 1-855-633-6835.

At this time, NDDOT is focused on serving customers with driver’s license and motor vehicle tabs that expired March 1 – August 31, 2020 and will continue to schedule appointments based on immediate need. Currently there are 20,650 driver license renewals and 48,000 Motor Vehicle registrations that expired during the COVID emergency.

Local Motor Vehicle Branch offices are offering a variety of services. Please call the local Motor Vehicle office for service information and to schedule an appointment.

Over the last six weeks, the NDDOT completed 127,567 motor vehicle transactions and 13,875 driver tests, license renewals, and duplicate licenses. During this time, NDDOT received 79,563 calls and 14,171 emails requesting appointments.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration also has extended the REAL ID deadline to October 2021. Only customers renewing a North Dakota driver license at this time will be able to obtain a REAL ID during their scheduled appointment.

In addition to appointments, many driver license services such as change of address, renewals, replacements and more are available online. Motor vehicle services such as license plates and titling can also be done by mailing in paperwork. Vehicle renewals can be done online, at a self-service kiosk, drop box or by mail.

Please continue to watch the NDDOT website for the most up-to-date information at www.dot.nd.gov.

A coalition that supports respite care and related support services for unpaid family caregivers in North Dakota is meeting by video conference and teleconference on June 25, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Central Time, to discuss progress in connecting caregivers to resources and support and related efforts. The public is welcome to attend.

The agenda includes discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the ability of organizations represented in the coalition to serve clients. The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Aging Services Division will provide an update on remaining federal grant funds, and coalition members will also discuss respite care marketing plans and the coalition’s future and next steps. The complete agenda is online at www.nd.gov/dhs/info/publicnotice/index.html.

Interested individuals can join the meeting by video conference or by phone at 1-701-328-0950, conference ID: 266 756 422#. Details are in the public meeting notice.

The coalition’s goal is to raise awareness about services available to provide short, needed breaks and other support for family members caring for loved ones of all ages with dementia, autism spectrum disorders, terminal illness, and other special needs.

North Dakotans can learn more about respite care options and other support services by calling toll-free 855-462-5465, emailing carechoice@nd.gov or visiting https://carechoice.nd.assistguide.net.