CSi Weather…

FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Low  5 to 10 above in the Jamestown area, zero to 5 above in the Valley City area. Temperature rising overnight. . South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 15. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows around 15.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.

 

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Fri., Feb. 19,  2021

Barnes:

New Positives  0

Total Positives 1292

Active 10

Recovered 1243

 

Stutsman

New Positives  2

Total Positives 3280

Active 9

Recovered 3184

COVID-19 Test Results
The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the NDDoH website.

Please note that from now on the daily news release will be sent Monday – Friday. The NDDoH dashboard will continue to be updated daily.

BY THE NUMBERS
107,448 Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
177,619 Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
7,033 Total Tests from yesterday*
1,616,860 Total tests completed since the pandemic began
121 Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
59 PCR Tests
62 Antigen Tests
99,153 Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
2.38% Daily Positivity Rate**
854 Total Active Cases
+18 Change in active cases from yesterday
104 Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
96,864 Total recovered since the pandemic began
36 Currently hospitalized
+5 Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
0 New death(s)
1,435 Total deaths since the pandemic began

 
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
No deaths to report
 

NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED FRIDAY BY COUNTY
Adams 0 Grant 0 Ransom 5
Barnes 0 Griggs 1 Renville 0
Benson 0 Hettinger 3 Richland 1
Billings 0 Kidder 0 Rolette 2
Bottineau 0 LaMoure 0 Sargent 1
Bowman 1 Logan 0 Sheridan 0
Burke 0 McHenry 3 Sioux 0
Burleigh 17 McIntosh 0 Slope 0
Cass 18 McKenzie 2 Stark 8
Cavalier 0 McLean 4 Steele 0
Dickey 0 Mercer 2 Stutsman 2
Divide 0 Morton 3 Towner 0
Dunn 1 Mountrail 1 Traill 0
Eddy 0 Nelson 5 Walsh 1
Emmons 0 Oliver 0 Ward 19
Foster 2 Pembina 1 Wells 3
Golden Valley 0 Pierce 0 Williams 7
Grand Forks 7 Ramsey 1

 

* Note that this includes PCR and antigen; it does not include individuals from out of state. 

**Individuals (PCR or antigen) who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (susceptible encounters). 

*** Number of individuals who tested positive with a PCR or antigen test and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. Please remember that deaths are reported as they’re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay). 

**** The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test. Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.

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  (CVHD)  The week of February 15, 2021, Central Valley Health District (CVHD) administered 306 first doses of Moderna vaccine and 126 second doses, totaling 432 doses administered. Due to
weather delays in the south, CVHD did not receive the expected shipment of 400 new Moderna doses that were anticipated to be used for a large vaccination clinic. While this did create some headache, CVHD did not have to cancel the scheduled COVID vaccination clinic on Thursday, February 18, due to the gracious assistance they received from Jamestown Regional Medical
Center (JRMC).

At this time, CVHD has enough vaccine on hand for a second dose vaccination clinic scheduled for the week of February 22, but has not received any confirmation on when new doses of vaccine will arrive
resulting in some uncertainty. There is currently no first dose clinics scheduled. If vaccine does arrive, CVHD will release a PSA to notify the public of upcoming vaccination clinics for those interested in their first dose of COVID vaccine.

Currently, CVHD is vaccinating those 65 and older. While there are delays, CVHD does anticipate increased vaccine shipments over coming over the next several weeks. A soon as vaccine arrives, CVHD will open up clinic locations and people can make an appointment on our website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org. CVHD continues to ask for the public’s patience while we work though the delays and phases for priority groups.

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reports they will hold COVID 19 testing   from 11 am to 12 noon at the Jamestown Civic Center,  using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow, balance of February, at 11 am t0 12 noon.

Mon. Feb 22, Wed. Feb. 24 Fri. Feb 26, 2021.

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample from the lower part of the nostril.

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov for faster registration.

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota’s screening strategies, visit https://www.health.nd.gov/rapid-antigen-screening

 

Valley City  (VCPD)  The Valley City Police Department reports that on Friday February 19, 2021 at 12:05 p.m., the Valley City Police Department was dispatched to 325 Second Street Northwest for a report of a one vehicle collision.

The driver lost control of the vehicle while attempting to park it in an underground garage.

The news release from Police Chief, Phil Hatcher says, an investigation into the incident began, and the driver was extricated from the vehicle by members of the Valley City Fire Department.

He says, based on the initial investigation, it is suspected that the driver suffered a medical event which led to the incident.

The driver was transported to Mercy Hospital in Valley City and has since passed away.

No other injuries were reported.  Minor non-structural damage was found to the building.

No other information will be released at this time.

 

Sioux Falls, SD (MRES) – The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is no longer under an Energy Emergency Alert for its entire 14-state area.

Missouri River Energy spokeswoman Joni Livingston said generation is currently sufficient to serve system-wide demand across the region.

She said we continue to urge all homes and businesses throughout our 14-state region to conserve electricity, but are not directing any interruptions of service at this time. She added, (SPP) remains in a period of conservative operations until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, for the entire (SPP) balancing authority area.

Thank you to all (MRES) members who worked to voluntarily reduce load in your community through load management, conservation, media notices, and other means. A very special thanks to those members who managed rolling blackouts in your communities for the greater good of the electric grid. Those members include Denison, Iowa; Moorhead, Minnesota; Valley City, North Dakota; and Winner, South Dakota.

 

Valley City  (Chamber)  Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Event Coordinator, Tracey Compson says, For The Love of Local promotion still has Chamber Bucks available, for those wishing to take advantage of the local economic stimulus program.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, she said, at that time there was $247,000 used from the fund.

She added that the public may visit the Chamber office at the Rosebud Visitors Center Monday through Friday, from 9-a.m. to 3-p.m.  If those hours don’t work, call the Chamber office for another time to visit to purchase the Chamber Bucks.    (The Chamber office will be open on Saturday February 20, from 10-a.m. to noon make purchases.

A maximum of $500 may be purchased, and cash only will be taken for the purchase.

Through April 30th (or until city contributed funds run out), you will be able to purchase Chamber Bucks and for every dollar you spend, you will be given 25% in addition to the amount you purchase. Chamber Bucks can be used just like a check at all local businesses* from until April 30th.

After April 30th, Chamber Bucks are valid at Chamber Member businesses only. If you use your Chamber Bucks before April 30th, you may also receive special offers at participating businesses as listed on the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce website. This listing of participating businesses is on the Chamber’s web site.

Chamber Bucks can be purchased at the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, located inside the Rosebud Visitor Center. The minimum purchase is $50, and the maximum is $500 per person. Cash purchases, only. The 25% addition means that for $100 of Chamber Bucks purchased you receive an additional $25, totaling $125 – this is additional money that you can spend at local businesses! This initiative has been created with the intent of bolstering the local economy to keep our community strong- the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce website has more details about terms, conditions, and special offers regarding the use of Chamber Bucks.

This program is going to help boost our economy and give our community strength to be the best it can be. The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce appreciates your loyalty and participation in Chamber programs. Thank you for supporting our local business community- we hope to see you spending your Chamber Bucks soon!

*Select terms and conditions apply, please see website for details.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Senate has defeated a bill that would have reimbursed several officials who hired attorneys after they were caught up in criminal investigations resulting from 2019 state audits. The reimbursements would have only applied if a criminal probe did not result in a conviction. The legislation would have reimbursed former Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer and former Commerce Senior Manager Holly Holt, as well as three North Dakota State College of Science leaders, including President John Richman. The five officials submitted claims for reimbursement after criminal probes launched in the wake of critical audit findings that the state auditor forwarded for investigation. No criminal charges resulted.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota House has approved a proposed bonding package aimed largely at financing infrastructure projects across the state. Representatives voted 74-17 to approve the bill Friday. It now heads to the Senate. The $680 million package relies on earnings from the state’s voter-approved oil tax savings account to pay for the borrowed money. The bill allots three-quarters of the funding for flood-control projects in Fargo and Minot. Lawmakers say the aim is to pay off the bonds in 20 years or less using earnings from the state’s oil tax savings account, known as the Legacy Fund, which voters enacted in 2010.

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has used his first big appearance on the global stage to call on fellow world leaders to demonstrate “democracies can still deliver” for people. At the same time, he underscored his administration’s determination to reorient the U.S. away from Donald Trump’s “America First” approach. Biden spoke Friday in a virtual address to the annual Munich Security Conference. He said democracies must “prove that our model isn’t a relic of our history.” Biden also said he’s determined to repair a U.S.-Europe relationship that had become strained under Trump who repeatedly questioned the value of historic alliances.

 

(AP)  The United States has returned to the Paris climate accord. President Joe Biden told a virtual gathering of European leaders Friday that the world “can no longer delay or do the bare minimum to address climate change.” Global leaders applauded the United States’ formal return to the mostly voluntary 2015 agreement. They say they expect the U.S. to show leadership in the fight against warming by setting strong targets for carbon pollution cuts by 2030. Trump said soon after he took office that he would start the process of pulling the U.S. from the Paris accord, but it didn’t take effect until Nov. 4, 2020.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Extreme winter weather is dealing the first major setback to the Biden administration’s planned swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines, just as the national vaccination campaign was hitting its stride. The disruptions caused by frigid temperatures, snow and ice left the White House scrambling to work with states to make up “lost ground.” White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt said Friday that the weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping vaccine, or about 6 million doses. Slavitt says the vaccine won’t spoil and is “safe and sound” in warehouses. The setback came as President Joe Biden was set to visit a Pfizer vaccine manufacturing plant near Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Friday.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve says there’s evidence that hiring has picked up in recent weeks, though the job market remains badly damaged by the pandemic. In its semi-annual monetary policy report released Friday, the Fed says job data compiled by payroll processor ADP indicate that employment improved modestly through early February. It also says that its measure shows that the battered leisure and hospitality industry — which includes restaurants, bars, hotels and entertainment venues — has started adding jobs again. The report will form the basis for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony next week before committees in the House and Senate.

 

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. government has released 25 asylum-seekers in the United States with notices to appear in court, ending their long waits in Mexico. The move Friday marks a milestone in unraveling a key policy of former President Donald Trump to deter asylum. Jewish Family Service of San Diego says the asylum-seekers were released in San Diego after testing negative for COVID-19 in Mexico and were being taken to San Diego hotels to quarantine. U.S. authorities expect to release 25 people a day in San Diego. People also are expected to be let into the country starting next week in Brownsville and El Paso, Texas.