CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to

10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to

15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

.MONDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

 

 

Thunderstorms are likely late Thursday night into Friday morning. Some
of these storms will be severe with large hail up to golf ball
size and damaging winds up to 75 mph.

There will be several periods of thunderstorm potential through Saturday. Strong to severe storms will be possible.

 

 

North Dakota health officials say the state set daily highs for COVID-19 tests and the number of positive screenings, led by a spike of 49 new cases in Stark County. Sherry Adams, executive officer at Southwestern District Health Unit in Dickinson, attributed many of the cases in Stark County to social gatherings. The update lifted total positive cases in the county from 300 to 349. Statewide, health officials confirmed 201 new cases in 28 counties, topping the previous record of 181 cases on Aug. 8. The state for the first time met its goal of 7,000 daily tests, reporting 7,182 screenings from the previous day.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Thurs. Aug 13, 2020

Posted 11-a.m.

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

COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURSDAY

  • Barnes County  1
  • Barnes County Positive  39
  • Barnes County Active  4
  • Barnes County Recovered 35
  • Barnes County
  • Benson County – 11
  • Billings County – 1
  • Bottineau County – 1
  • Burleigh County – 39
  • Cass County – 15
  • Divide County – 1
  • Eddy County – 2
  • Golden Valley County – 2
  • Grand Forks County – 18
  • Griggs County – 2
  • Kidder County – 1
  • McHenry County – 2
  • McIntosh County – 2
  • McLean County – 4
  • Mercer County – 1
  • Morton County – 18
  • Mountrail County – 5
  • Pierce County – 2
  • Ramsey County – 4
  • Richland County – 2
  • Rolette County – 3
  • Sioux County – 2
  • Stark County – 49
  • Traill County – 1
  • Walsh County – 1
  • Ward County – 6
  • Williams County – 5


BY THE NUMBERS

379,934 – Total Number of Tests Completed* (+7,182 total tests from yesterday)

173,019 – Total Unique Individuals Tested* (+2,021 unique individuals from yesterday)

166,869 Total Negative (+1,820 unique individuals from yesterday)

8,171 – Total Positive (+201 unique individuals from yesterday)

2,086 – Total Positives from Serial (Repeat) Testing (+71 from yesterday †)****

2.8% – Daily Positivity Rate**

 

445 – Total Hospitalized (+5 individual from yesterday)

59 – Currently Hospitalized (+1 individuals from yesterday)

6,953 – Total Recovered (+138 individuals from yesterday)

120 – Total Deaths*** (+0 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.
**** This number includes individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 after they had previously had a negative test.

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.

Jamestown   (CSi)  The Arts Center is  excited to hold the Downtown Arts Market in Jamestown this summer at 5:30 pm to 8:30-p.m, in the Hansen Arts Park, each Thursday evening through August.

August 13th:    Jon Wayne
With: Top of the Stairs Dance Studio
A local favorite! Jon Wayne and Weston of Jon Wayne and The Pain are bringing you a new project. This will be sticking more to the reggae and singer/songwriter style that old school JWP fans have been digging since 2007.

Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz says,  “We want this to be as safe as it is enjoyable. So, things will be different this year. For instance, there will not be vendors or artisans. This prevents the hand-to-contact and allows the street to be opened up for additional seating area (bring your lawn chair). Social distancing will be observed. Masks will be strongly encouraged. We will also Facebook live the performances for those that still prefer / need to stay isolated.

She adds that the Arts Market plans may have to be adjusted if  Arts Center measures are not respected. The community’s  efforts to be as safe and responsible as possible when attending is greatly appreciated and will allow this loved summer event to continue.

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health Unit in Jamestown will hold another COVID-19 Mass Testing on Friday August 14, from 10-a.m., to noon at the UJ Reiland Fine Arts Center.  200 test kits will be available.

CVHD Unit Administrator Robin Iszler says they hope to test more students, but have the availability for some  for the  public.

Those who plan on participating in the mass testing are encouraged  to register on line at testreg.nd.gov.

 

Jamestown   (CSi)  the City of Jamestown announces that Vector Control will be AERIAL spraying for elevated mosquito nuisance in the City on Saturday, August 15, 2020 starting at 7:45 P.M. for two (2) to four (4) hours, with Sunday, August 16, 2020 as the contingent date.

Parents are advised to keep children out of the streets and indoors during above times.

The active ingredient in the ULV (Ultra Low Volume) spray is permethrin. This insecticide is labeled for use in residential areas and are found to be non-toxic to humans and pets.

 

Motorists should use extreme caution in the area

All AERIAL spraying operations are contingent upon weather conditions.

For more information visit www.jamestownnd.gov, click on Departments/ Vector Control or call 701-320-5503

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Author, Nancy Kuykendall latest book, is, Now I Lay Me Down TO SLEEP.

The book is – Now I Lay Me Down TO SLEEP.

The self-published book, with 20 chapters is non-fiction.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Nancy said, the book about sleep deprivation.

She said the idea came to her because day after day she heard family, friends, co-workers, customers, and even strangers talk about how they couldn’t sleep at night. She heard it so often that she started thinking about reasons that might keep people awake at night.

Nancy pointed out that the chapters deal with sleeplessness from: pain, fear, worry, anxiety, indecision, finances, guilt, regret, anger, conflict, grief, busyness, inactivity, interruptions, bad habits, feeling insignificant, restlessness, random causes, separation from God. And the last chapter is about sleeping in peace.

A passage from the back of the book says,  “Many of us have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic and the consequences are often severe.

This book explores various reasons for sleeplessness and attempts to shed light on ways to combat it.

This is not a medical book.

This book looks at sleep deprivation caused by common hindrances and explores chronic problems shared by many.

I share personal experiences.

Some practical ideas are shared, as are spiritual truths that can help us.

This book is meant to encourage the sleepless.”

Nancy Kuykendall’s book, is available at Amazon, in paperback, or E-Book.

Also visit her website: Nancykuykendall.com which includes information on her past books.

 

Bismarck  – Gov. Doug Burgum Thursday day announced the launch of the new Care19 Alert smartphone app designed to notify users of possible COVID-19 exposure while protecting their privacy with technology developed by Apple and Google.

 

“Care19 Alert is a powerful tool in the fight against COVID-19 and another example of how we’re embracing technology and innovation to save lives and livelihoods,” Burgum said. “North Dakota was the first state to launch a contact tracing app, and now we’re the first state to connect an exposure notification system with the National Key Server, which will allow Care19 Alert to work with similar apps in other states. This makes Care19 Alert a vital resource in keeping schools and businesses open while protecting personal privacy.”

 

North Dakota-based ProudCrowd LLC developed Care19 Alert in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Health using federal funding. The free app is available to download through the App Store and the Google Play Store. Care19 Alert is the only app in North Dakota allowed to use the exposure notification system (ENS) application programming interface (API) jointly created by Apple and Google.

 

“As COVID-19 cases continue to be identified across our state, it is important for people to know whether they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus,” interim State Health Officer Dr. Andrew Stahl said. “The more North Dakotans use Care 19 Alert, the greater the likelihood that they will receive timely exposure notifications that lead to effective disease prevention.”

 

The launch of Care19 Alert comes at a critical time as the school year begins and in-person classes resume for North Dakota students. Maintaining a healthy environment for staff and students through efficient contact tracing and exposure notification is essential in ensuring all students have the opportunity to learn and succeed.

 

By using Care19 Alert in conjunction with the original Care19 app, now called Care19 Diary, residents can maximize the number of people who can be notified of exposure. Both apps maintain users’ privacy and work seamlessly to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by providing timely notifications to a broad range of users in an efficient and secure manner.

 

“For those heading off to college in the coming weeks, the app can be customized to a student’s college or university so that specific campus information can be quickly provided to the student,” North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott said. “The North Dakota University System is committed to providing a safe learning environment, and we encourage everyone to utilize the tools our state has in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”

 

Care19 Alert uses Bluetooth proximity technology provided by both Apple and Google notification systems. The app provides proactive alerts and notifications to users based on anonymous keys exchanged between smartphones as users go about their daily activities. Click the following link for more info on the technology: www.google.com/covid19/exposurenotifications/.

 

Care19 Alert users will be notified if their device was in proximity of another device whose user tests positive for COVID-19. The app updates daily with positive COVID-19 results submitted by other users, which are then checked against the list of random keys that each device has encountered for more than 15 minutes in the last 14 days.

 

People who use Care19 Alert must explicitly choose to turn on exposure notifications, and they can turn off the app at any time. The Apple-Google Notification System utilized by the app does not collect, use or store any device location, including for users who report positive results. Users have the option to decide whether to report a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, and identities are not known to Apple, Google or other app users. The system is only used for exposure notifications by official public health authorities and is not monetized.

 

Care19 Alert is the first exposure notification app to connect with the National Key Server provided by the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). Use of this server allows different states’ apps to communicate with each other, protecting North Dakotans when they are traveling across state borders or when others are visiting North Dakota and subsequently become COVID-19 positive.

 

Those who already have Care19 Diary will still need to download Care19 Alert to use the exposure notification system; the existing app will not update automatically to incorporate the new technology.

 

More information about Care19 Alert and Care19 Diary can be found at https://belegendary.link/Care19.

 

For more information on North Dakota’s COVID-19 response, visit www.health.nd.gov/coronavirus or www.ndresponse.gov.

Bismarck  (CSi)  – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the agency received more than 869 application submissions for the Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG) on the program’s first day of opening applications.

Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer says“The Commerce team has diligently prepared for the launch of the ERG application portal.  Today we were proud to see the success of our efforts with more than half the funds, a total of more than 35 million dollars, requested through the program. We did experience some technical issues with our vendor that were out of our control, however, working together we were able to get the system functioning at full capacity, processing four applications per minute.”

Commerce will continue to accept applications until the program’s first round closing date of Aug. 28.

Kommer adds, “Commerce would like to thank everyone for their patience and persistence to get the applications submitted. We look forward to seeing the impact made through this grant, bringing customers back to the marketplace safely, to  help North Dakota businesses thrive.”

The ERG is a grant opportunity designed by Commerce to enhance revenue in both the immediate and long-term future by growing consumer confidence. The grant will provide funding to private companies operating in North Dakota for costs associated with the business improvements to reduce the spread of infection and instill consumer confidence in the marketplace.

Eligible applicants may qualify to receive grant funding up to $50,000 per business and up to $100,000 per business with multiple locations for direct investments that help create a safe environment for both employees and consumers.

Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding will be approved if the application meets all criteria and funding is available. Additional information can be found at belegendary.link/ERG.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state of North Dakota wants to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation over mineral rights under Lake Sakakawea on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. MHA Nation is suing the federal government over a decision the U.S. Department of the Interior issued in May concluding that the state is the legal owner of the submerged property. The state contends that its interests in the dispute may differ from those of the federal government, so it should be allowed to intervene. At stake is more than $100 million in unpaid royalties and future payments certain to come from oil drilling beneath the original Missouri River bed.

In world and national news…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Joe Biden is calling the agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates “a historic step to bridge the deep divides of the Middle East.” The former vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee issued a statement on Thursday, calling the agreement that the UAE publicly recognize Israel “a welcome, brave, and badly-needed act of statesmanship” and a “critical recognition that Israel is a vibrant, integral part of the Middle East that is here to stay.” He also says West Bank annexation by Israel “would be a body blow to the cause of peace.”

 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump says the United Arab Emirates and Israel will establish diplomatic ties in a deal halting the planned annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians for their future state. The announcement by Trump came in a tweet. It means the UAE, which is home to the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, would become the first Gulf Arab state to have ties to Israel. Among Arab nations, only Egypt and Jordan have active diplomatic ties with Israel. Egypt made a peace deal with Israel in 1979, followed by Jordan in 1994. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move ushered in “a new era of peace between Israel and the Arab world.

 

BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S. diplomat says the FBI will be joining Lebanese and other international investigators in the probe of the Aug. 4 explosion at Beirut’s port that killed more than 170 people, injured thousands and caused widespread destruction. U.S. Undersecretary for Political Affairs David Hale said Lebanese authorities had invited the FBI to take part. It still was not known what caused the fire responsible for igniting nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate that were stored for years in Beirut’s port. But documents have emerged that show the country’s top leadership and security officials were aware of the stockpile. French investigators are also taking part in the probe.

 

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain is facing another surge in coronavirus infections not even two months after beating back the first wave. A field hospital being set up by the army in the northeastern city of Zaragoza is a grim reminder that Spain is far from claiming victory over the virus that overwhelmed the country in March and April. But there appears to be no single reason why it is struggling more than other European countries. A group of Spanish epidemiologists and public health experts want an independent investigation of the national COVID-19 response. They suspect it is a lethal cocktail of factors, including tourism, a highly social culture and poor preparation in some regions, made Spain vulnerable..

 

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is considering dropping flights to up to 30 smaller U.S. cities this fall. A federal requirement to keep flying to those cities expires at the end of next month unless it is extended by Congress. U.S. airlines were required to maintain flights to all the cities they served before the pandemic as a condition of getting $25 billion in money to help cover payrolls. American got $5.8 billion. But that money, and the requirement to keep serving smaller cities ends in Sept. 30. Airlines and their unions are asking for $25 billion more to cover payrolls through next March.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — With Washington talks on emergency coronavirus aid having stalled, both sides are playing the blame game rather than making any serious moves to try to break their stalemate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday pressed the case for funding for the U.S. Postal Service, rental assistance, food aid and rapid virus testing. Pelosi blasts Republicans as not caring and says “people will die” if the delay grinds into September. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Democrats are “rejecting any more relief for anyone unless they get a flood of demands with no real relationship to COVID-19.” Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow says, “It’s a stalemate.”

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he opposes additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service, acknowledging that his position would starve the agency of money Democrats say it needs to process an anticipated surge in mail-in ballots during the coronavirus pandemic. The Republican president said Thursday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots. The campaign of Trump’s Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, jumped on Trump’s comments, likening the president’s actions to sabotage.