CSi Weather…

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Not as cold. Lows around 30. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 30. Northeast winds

5 to 15 mph.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph

increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow after

midnight. Lows in the mid 20s.

.MONDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the

morning. Highs around 40.

.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

 

 

NDDoH COVID-19 Stats:

Fri Mar 12,  2021

11am

Barnes: New Positives 0

Total Positives 1306

Active 11

Recovered 1264

 

Stutsman:

New Positives 3

Total Positives 3316

Active 11

Recovered 3210

 

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
173,387 Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
289,993 Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
8,035 Total Tests from yesterday*
1,717,965 Total tests completed since the pandemic began
125 Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
72 PCR Tests
53 Antigen Tests
100,847 Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
2.20% Daily Positivity Rate**
671 Total Active Cases
+30 Change in active cases from yesterday
92 Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
98,721 Total recovered since the pandemic began
17 Currently hospitalized
0 Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
+1 New death(s)
1,455 Total deaths since the pandemic began

 
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
Man in his 90s from Morton County
 

NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED FRIDAY BY COUNTY
Adams 0 Grant 0 Ransom 0
Barnes 0 Griggs 0 Renville 0
Benson 1 Hettinger 0 Richland 11
Billings 0 Kidder 0 Rolette 2
Bottineau 2 LaMoure 0 Sargent 1
Bowman 0 Logan 0 Sheridan 0
Burke 0 McHenry 2 Sioux 0
Burleigh 10 McIntosh 0 Slope 0
Cass 38 McKenzie 1 Stark 9
Cavalier 0 McLean 2 Steele 0
Dickey 0 Mercer 1 Stutsman 3
Divide 0 Morton 8 Towner 0
Dunn 0 Mountrail 1 Traill 1
Eddy 0 Nelson 1 Walsh 3
Emmons 0 Oliver 0 Ward 10
Foster 0 Pembina 1 Wells 0
Golden Valley 0 Pierce 0 Williams 8
Grand Forks 8 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)  Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing Monday March 15, Wednesday March 17, and Friday March 19 at the Jamestown Civic Center from 11-a.m. to 12 noon, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.

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

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District  will be offering a first dose COVID vaccination clinic for those in priority group Phase
1C on Tuesday, March 16, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Jamestown Civic Center in
the Exchequer Room. Appointments are required. To register for an appointment, visit the
CVHD website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click the “COVID-19” tab. Participants who
cannot register themselves are encouraged to call CVHD at 252-8130 for assistance.

Available 2nd Dose Clinics

Date:  Thursday, March 18

Time:  10:00am – 2:00pm

*Review the due date on the back of your CDC COVID vaccination record card prior to registering.

* 2nd dose clinics ONLY.  If you register as a first dose, your appointment will be canceled.

What: 2nd Dose COVID Vaccination Clinic

Vaccine Type: Moderna

Location:  Jamestown Civic Center Exchequer Room (North Entrance)

Date:  Thursday, March 18

Time:  10:00am – 2:00pm

Valley City  (CCHD)  City/County Health District in Valley City will hold FIRST DOSE COVID-19 Clinics on:

Wednesday March 17th | 9:00-10:30am

Wednesday March 17th | 1:00-2:30pm

 

The Clinic will be at CCHD.

Pre-Registration is required

 

Currently vaccinating in Phase 1C priority Groups, Barnes County essential workers, and ages 18 and older at increased risk for COVID-19.

You will be automatically registered for your 2nd dose at the same appointment time, 28 days following your first dose.

Second Dose Clinic on Wed. April 14, 2021.

 

Bismarck (NDAC)  The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 51,240 airline passenger boardings

during the month of February, 2021. This month saw the highest level of passenger traffic that North

Dakota has experienced since the Covid-19 pandemic began and passenger levels dropped an astounding

95% in April of 2020. These current passenger counts are approximately 50% below pre-pandemic levels.

North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Executive Director, Kyle Wanner says,  “We are excited to see the positive trend in airline passenger counts continue as we celebrate our best

month since the pandemic began.  We also remain optimistic that penned up demand will further drive the airline industry’s recovery as we move forward in 2021.”

February 2021 Jamestown airline boardings were 545 compared to 1,001 in February 2020.

Year to date, Jamestown boardings are 934 compared to 1,824 in 2020, down 48-percent.

 

Jamestown  (Chamber) The chamber Young Professionals of Jamestown and the Chamber Ambassadors recently recognized Sabir’s Buffalo Grill as the March Business of the Month Award recipient for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.

Their nomination stated, “Outstanding small business committed to excelling in product and customer satisfaction. Whitney Pickard, Mike Johnson and the ENTIRE Grill crew go far above and beyond to make memories and create outstanding service. Jim Boyd has been a constant Jamestown supporter, encouraging all who want to and do invest in our community.”

The Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community.  This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. Monthly award winners will be considered for the Business of the Year to be awarded in January of 2021.  Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and online at www.jamestownchamber.com. Call 701-252-4830 for more information.

 

Valley City  (CHI)  CHI Mercy Health Foundation has purchased a Techno gym for CHI Mercy Health Physical Therapy Department.

Rehab Manager,  Donna Smith says, this piece of equipment is very versatile with a wide range of weights along with a pulley system. The Techno gym will enable the Physical Therapists at CHI Mercy Health to expand their treatment options, to address strengthening of both upper and lower extremities, balance training, rehab with patient’s who have had a surgery and with patient’s who have had a stroke.

Please feel free to call the Physical Therapy Department at 701-845-6575 with any questions regarding services available. The Physical Therapy Department would like to express their sincere thank you to the Foundation Board for purchasing this equipment.

CHI Mercy Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization to serve the needs of CHI Mercy Health. The Foundation is dedicated to providing support for Mercy Hospital with supplemental funding for capital and program needs essential to the hospital’s growth and development. Through this service, the residents of Valley City and the surrounding communities have access to local, modern, quality healthcare that allows our family, friends and neighbors to stay close to home for their health care needs.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum is recovering after undergoing hip replacement surgery. The Bismarck Tribune reports the 64-year-old Burgum had surgery Friday to replace his left hip. Gubernatorial authority was briefly delegated to Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford on Friday morning. Sanford said he didn’t take any actions before Burgum resumed his authority. Burgum spokesman Mike Nowatzki says the governor is expected to be discharged from the hospital late Friday. Burgum issued a statement saying the surgery went well and he looks forward to pain-free horseback rides. He joked that his career as a college hurdler is over.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A replacement representative for the seat of a North Dakota lawmaker expelled has been named. District 36 Republicans’ executive committee on Thursday night unanimously appointed Dori Hauck, of rural Richardton. She is a rancher, writer and music teacher, and has served as the secretary-treasurer for the district party since 2012. Hauck succeeds former representative Luke Simons, whom the House expelled last week for allegedly threatening and sexually harassing women at the Capitol. District 36 GOP Chairman John Enderle says he expects Hauck will be sworn in on Monday afternoon.

Bismarck  (CSi)  Seasonal load restrictions will be placed on additional North Dakota highways across the state Monday, March 15, at 7 a.m. CST. Load limit restrictions will be placed on the following highways:

  • All highways south of and including Highway 2 from the Minnesota border west to the Junction of Highway 28 west of Minot
  • Highway 2 Business Loop East from Highway 1804 north to the Junction of Highway 2
  • Highway 8 from the Junction of Highway 2 south to the South Dakota border
  • Highway 85N from the Junction of Highway 2 to the Junction of Highway 1804
  • Highway 85S from the Junction of Highway 2 south to the South Dakota border
  • Highway 1804 west to the Junction of Highway 2
  • Highway 1804 from the Montana border northeast to the Junction of Highway 2

Motorists are encouraged to check the load restriction map daily as restrictions may change quickly due to weather.

Statewide seasonal load restriction information is available by calling 511 or online at https://travel.dot.nd.gov/. Load restriction email updates are also available at http://www.dot.nd.gov/roadreport/loadlimit/loadlimitinfo.asp.

Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (ND DOCR) is planning to resume in-person visitation at all facilities beginning the week of March 29. The ND DOCR is committed to ensuring the safety of all public, team members, visitors, and adult and youth residents while also recognizing the importance of their well-being by offering visitation with COVID-19 safeguards in place.

Each facility will have specific guidelines; however, all will follow the same basic rules, which are subject to change:

  • A COVID-19 test must be administered no more than five days before the scheduled visitation date with negative results OR a rapid BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 test must be administered with a negative result at the specific facility prior to visitation
  • There will be COVID-19 symptoms screenings which will include temperature checks

 

  • One adult visitor is allowed per visitation

 

  • N95 masks must be worn by the visitor

 

  • The ND DOCR will share the identities of all visitors with the ND Department of Health (NDDoH) in order to trace visitors who show no signs of illness at the time of visit but subsequently test positive for COVID-19. Visitors must consent to being screened for COVID-19 and sharing the test results with the NDDoH.

 

“Allowing our adult and youth residents the chance to have in-person visitation at our facilities can hopefully bring a small sense of normalcy for everyone,” said Dave Krabbenhoft, Interim Director. “Visitation during this time can make us vulnerable, but we are aware of the risks and have specific guidelines in place to prevent, as much as possible, any illness from entering our facilities. We know it has been an extremely tough year on everyone by suspending in-person visitation early on; we are excited to welcome friends and family back in to visiting their loved ones.”

 

In order to maintain proper social distancing, all visits must be pre-scheduled due to limited occupancy. Cleaning and disinfecting measures have been put into place to ensure a safe visit. More information regarding visitation, as well as the updated guidelines, can be found by visiting https://www.docr.nd.gov/family-and-friends#Visitation.

 

For more data and information regarding COVID-19 within the DOCR, please visit https://www.docr.nd.gov/covid-19-information.

 

In world and national news…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody. The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continued in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a white former officer charged with murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s death. Floyd family attorney Ben Crump planned a lawsuit later in the day. Floyd was declared dead May 25 after Chauvin pressed his knee against his neck for about nine minutes. Floyd’s family filed the federal civil rights lawsuit in July against the city, Chauvin and three other fired officers charged in his death.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — An investigation into the official response to Daniel Prude’s police suffocation death last year in Rochester, New York, is faulting the city’s mayor and former police chief for keeping critical details of the case secret for months and lying to the public about what they knew. The report, commissioned by Rochester’s city council and made public Friday, said Mayor Lovely Warren lied at a September press conference when she said it wasn’t until August that she learned officers had physically restrained Prude during the March 23 encounter. Warren was told that day, the report said, and by mid-April she, then-Chief La’Ron Singletary and other officials were aware that Prude had died as a result and that the officers were under criminal investigation.

 

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As the Democratic Party turned sharply against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and he faces growing allegations of sexual harassment, he insisted Friday he wouldn’t resign and castigated politicians calling for him to quit as “reckless and dangerous” and engaging in “cancel culture.” “I did not do what has been alleged. Period,” he said, again calling on the public to let ongoing investigations into his conduct to play out. “Wait for the facts.” He added: “Politicians who don’t know a single fact but yet form a conclusion and an opinion are, in my opinion, reckless and dangerous.”

 

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Biden administration hopes to relieve the strain of thousands of unaccompanied children coming to the southern border by terminating a 2018 Trump-era order that discouraged potential family sponsors from coming forward to house the children. The 2018 policy called on Health and Human Services to share information about family sponsors with immigration authorities, a move that discouraged parents and other relatives from stepping forward out of fear they would be deported. The move is another step to repeal policies of former President Donald Trump that discouraged people from seeking refuge in the U.S.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of coronavirus vaccine doses are in cold storage in the U.S. but can’t be injected because they are not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration. But the Biden administration is not yet allowing those doses to be sent overseas, where American allies are struggling to get enough vaccine for vulnerable populations. U.S. partners are prodding President Joe Biden to release supplies of AstraZeneca’s vaccine that are sitting idle, noting that the administration has lined up enough doses of the three already-approved vaccines to cover every American adult by the end of May and the entire U.S. population by the end of July. The White House says “We want to be oversupplied and overprepared.”