Jamestown  (CSi)  The City of Jamestown, City of Valley City, and Jamestown Public Schools have stated they will continue the  mask mandates.

Jamestown Mayor, Dwaine Heinrich says, he’s received calls about concerns of dropping the mask mandate.  He says, the Jamestown Mask Mandate will continue.

He adds that the COVID-19 vaccines are continuing with the schedules from Central Valley Heath District.  He said positive cases have declined in Stutsman County.

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent, says, Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Lech says based on a recent report, face masks have been an important factor in keeping COVID-19 numbers low in the district, and School District will continue requiring masks, beyond the citywide mandateHe points out that  data from December 18th, 2020, was a good indicator of the effectiveness of wearing masks  the buildings.

The district data shows  that four students tested positive. 87 students were then considered “close contact exempt,” that allows students to remain in school without risk of spreading COVID-19.

Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud says, to wash hands, Social Distance and Mask-up when we cannot Social Distance.

Vaccinations for teachers expected increase in available doses.  If you want COVID VACCINATIONS, visit the City-County Health District website for more information.