Update: Jamestown  (CVHD) Central Valley Health District reports that of the 603 COVID-19 mass testings last Thursday, seven were reported positive  with one from Cass County, and have been contacted, with contact tracing in progress.

Jamestown (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reported on Friday morning that 603 were tested for the COVID-19 virus during the testing event on Thursday evening at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds, in Jamestown.

Previously reported:

Jamestown  (CVHD)  As novel coronavirus cases continue to rise, Central Valley Health District worked in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Health, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, the North Dakota National Guard and local health and safety partners to facilitate a COVID-19 testing event on Thursday, July 23 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Stutsman County Fairgrounds in Jamestown, N.D.

 

Outdoor drive-up testing will take place through the north entrance of the STUTSMAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

While this event is open to the general public; we highly encourage those of statistically higher rate of infection by age, which includes those ages 20-39 years old, to attend the free event and get tested.

Appointments are not required but those who wish to receive a test are strongly encouraged to complete the online screening questionnaire in advance, which can be found here: https://testreg.nd.gov/.  Completing the online screening questionnaire does not guarantee you a test.  If you pre- registered prior to the event in June, you will not need to register again.

Additional details:

  • There will be 600 tests available, first come first serve.  Once the tests are gone, the event will be over.
  • There is no cost for the test and health insurance is not processed.
  • Proof of residency will not be required.
  • The testing process itself takes approximately 15 minutes. Wait time in line may be longer.
  • Those with a positive result will be notified by phone within 24 – 72 hours.
  • Those with a negative result will be notified by the state notification system within 5 – 7 days.
  • Testing will be conducted using oral swabs. Antibody testing will not be conducted at this event.
  • Drive-up testing only.  Stay in your vehicle to be tested.

Robin said regular COVID-19 testing is available by appointment at Central Valley Health District on Friday’s, by calling 252-8130.

Other locations for testing including, also by appointment, in Jamestown, Sanford Clinic Medalis, Essentia, and Jamestown Regional Medical Center, when visiting the Emergency Department.

She pointed out that since COVID-19 testing began at the outset of the pandemic, as of Friday 11,000 tests have been performed in Stutsman County.

Daily updates on COVID-19 statistics are available at CSiNewsNow.com