– Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr 20

CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 20 percent.

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows around 30. West winds 10 to

15 mph.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to

20 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

.FRIDAY…Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain in the

afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain

and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows

in the lower 20s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 20s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and

snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain possibly

mixed with snow in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s.

NDDoH

COVID-19 Stats

Tues. Apr. 20, 2021

11:00 am

Barnes

New Positives 5

Total Positives: 1369

Active: 14

Recovered 1324

Stutsman:

NEW DEATH 1

Man in his 60s

New Positives: 13

Total Positives: 3430

Active: 33

Recovered: 3316

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
269,725	Residents who received at least one dose of vaccine
509,781	Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
3,697	Total Tests from yesterday*
1,880,113	Total tests completed since the pandemic began
243	Positive Individuals from yesterday*****
107	PCR Tests
136	Antigen Tests
106,042	Total positive individuals since the pandemic began
8.16%	Daily Positivity Rate**
1,071	Total Active Cases
+67	Change in active cases from yesterday
144	Individuals with a recovery date of yesterday****
103,489	Total recovered since the pandemic began
40	Currently hospitalized
+5	Change in hospitalizations from yesterday
3	New death(s)
1,482	Total deaths since the pandemic began
INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19
Woman in her 60s from Cass County
Man in his 60s from Stutsman County
Man in his 70s from Walsh County
NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY BY COUNTY

Adams		0	Grant	0	Ransom	0
Barnes		5	Griggs	0	Renville	0
Benson		3	Hettinger	1	Richland	2
Billings		0	Kidder	0	Rolette	2
Bottineau		1	LaMoure	0	Sargent	1
Bowman		0	Logan	3	Sheridan	0
Burke		0	McHenry	2	Sioux	1
Burleigh		24	McIntosh	3	Slope	0
Cass		76	McKenzie	8	Stark	5
Cavalier		1	McLean	1	Steele	0
Dickey		0	Mercer	0	Stutsman	13
Divide		1	Morton	18	Towner	0
Dunn		0	Mountrail	1	Traill	4
Eddy		0	Nelson	0	Walsh	6
Emmons		0	Oliver	0	Ward	16
Foster		0	Pembina	4	Wells	0
Golden Valley		0	Pierce	2	Williams	11
Grand Forks		23	Ramsey	5

* 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 CSi/CVHD – Central Valley Health District, Unit Administrator, Robin Iszler has updated the number of COVID-19 vaccinations given so far in Stutsman County since, December of 2020.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Robin said 8,822 vaccination have been administered, of which, 6,155 were Modena vaccines, 2,667 Pfizer vaccines, and 165 Johnson & Johnson vaccines, which have been temporarily suspended by the CDC while it investigates reports of blood clots in a small number of individuals receiving the J&J vaccine.

Including vaccinations given out at nursing homes, and local pharmacies, at total of 14,066 COVID-19 vaccinations have been given in Stutsman County.

She said in the county, 46-percent of the population has received at least on dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, adding that the goal in North Dakota is to have 70-percent vaccinated, under Herd Immunity to mitigate the spread of the virus.

She added that COVID-19 variants are reported to be more contagious, and have been reported in North Dakota.

She pointed out that State Health Department report of new positives in Stutsman County have spiked in Stutsman County. She said traveling may have had an impact on the latest spike.

She said that, “Vaccination efforts continue throughout the community. We continue to receive increased allocations of vaccine and we anticipates that anyone wanting to be vaccinated should be able to do so.”

CVHD encourages anyone wishing to receive a vaccination to sign up for the first available appointment offered to them. CVHD currently has open vaccination appointments available and they are posted on their website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org. Participants who cannot register themselves are encouraged to call CVHD at 252-8130 for assistance.

She added that CVHD will go to homes for those unable to go out to get vaccinations, and her offices is able to visit businesses, to issue vaccinations, by contacting CVHD.

She said that CVHD is aware that some people might have hesitancy in receiving the COVID vaccination. Some of the common questions/concerns regarding the vaccine that CVHD hears from the community includes:

Should I be vaccinated if I had COVID? Vaccination can offer protection from re-infection. You can wait for 90 days following a positive COVID test if you would like. Vaccination can prevent you from transmitting the disease to others.
Are there serious risks to vaccinations? While very uncommon, anaphylactic reactions have occurred following the vaccination, which is why is it requested to remain on site for monitoring following an injection. Over 167 million doses have been administered worldwide with very few serious reactions.
Does the COVID vaccine cause infertility? No. This is a false claim and there is no evidence that COVID vaccine can lead to infertility. Information about this false claim can be reviewed in a NDDOH document found on the CVHD website at https://bit.ly/2OxXmVs.
I would rather just have the disease than get a vaccine! Contracting COVID has proven to be deadly for some and has caused serious long term side effects for others. Receiving a vaccination prevents damage to your body caused by the disease. This damage can impact you for the rest of your life. The COVID vaccine does not include the live virus, meaning it does not give you the disease, rather it helps your body recognize the disease and improves your ability to fight the virus naturally.

Again, CVHD encourages anyone wishing to receive a vaccination to sign up for the first available appointment offered to them. CVHD currently has open vaccination appointments available and they are posted on their website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org. Participants who cannot register themselves are encouraged to call CVHD at 252-8130 for assistance.

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing at the Jamestown Civic Center in April from 11-a.m. to 12 noon, at the Jamestown Civic Center, April 21, 23, 26,28, 30, 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

Valley City (VCSU) A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will take place:

Wednesday April 21, 2021

11-a.m., to 1-p.m.

VCSU Student Union

Moderna Vaccine

CCHD Administrator Theresa Will says, those who have registered to receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, will instead receive the Moderna Vaccine. Moderna is a two dose vaccine, and you will have to register for the second dose.

Appointments are REQUIRED and can be made at https://www.ndvax.org//reg/0146051292 (link will not open in Internet Explorer).

City-County Health District now has COVID-19 vaccines available for all Barnes County residents over the age of 16.

Administrator Theresa Will said if you are 16 or older you may receive the Pfizer vaccine. She said for those 18 and older, the Moderna is a viable option.

Jamestown (CVHD) Central Valley Health has set more vaccination clinics.

Thursday April 22, 2021

9-a.m., to3:30-p.m.

At Cemtral Valley Health District

Moderna Vaccine

Monday April 26, 2021

9-a.m. to 3:30-p.m.

At Central Valley Health District

Modena Vaccine

Thursday April 29, 2021

10-a.m., to 2-p.m.

Civic Center Exchequor Room

Moderna Vaccine

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

Appointments are required and are first come, first serve. Once the clinics are full, they will be closed for registration.
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. To register for an appointment, visit our website www.centralvalleyhealth.org and click the “COVID-19” tab.

(CCHD) City/County Health reports, that testing continues to be important. Every Monday and Friday the CCHD will be at The W.E. Osmon (VCSU) Fieldhouse from 1pm to 2pm testing. If you have any symptoms, it is important to be tested. If you have symptoms and need to be tested at other times contact your clinic.

Valley City (CSi) Officials have set May 24- 28, as Valley City Cleanup Week.

City crews will collect separated household garbage along with waste.

Household garbage is such items as mattresses and box springs, couches, and chairs. Please place those items together in one pile.

Inert waste such as processed wood, wood furniture, sheet rock, large rolls of carpet, concrete, bricks, and shingles are to be place in separate piles, each.

Valley City Public Works Sanitation Director Gloria Swart says there is no limit on the number of bags, cans and boxes, however, those items should not exceed 50 pounds per bag, can or box. Tires, batteries, and metal will not be picked up. Tires may be taken to the Valley City Transfer Station at a fee.

Batteries can be taken to the Transfer Station at no charge. Scrap metal must be dropped off at Valley Recycling across from the Transfer Station.

No tree branches will be picked up at this time. Due to the amount of items during cleanup, tree branches will be picked up the week following cleanup week. Please take grass and leaves to the grass site area. Those items will not be picked up during cleanup week.

Place items in your normal garbage pickup spot and do not place items until the weekend before cleanup week or on the pickup day.

If there are any questions, please call the transfer station at 845-0314 ahead of time.

During cleanup week, Valley City residents can bring items to the transfer station free of charge.

Valley City (CCHD) – City-County Health District and CHI Mercy Health will hold a fasting community cholesterol screening Tuesday, May 4, from 7a.m.-9 a.m. at CCHD at 415 2^nd Ave. NE, Ste. 101 (west of Leevers North). This test will include your total cholesterol, HDL/LDL cholesterol, plus your blood glucose and triglycerides. The cost for the cholesterol (total lipid profile) screening is $35.

Cholesterol screening participants:

must not drink alcoholic beverages for 3 days prior to testing.
must not eat or drink anything for 12 hours prior to testing (see exception below).
may take any medications needed with a small amount of water.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation that eases restrictions on citizens’ rights to use deadly force in self-defense. The legislation signed Tuesday modifies the state’s “castle law” and would allow someone to use deadly force without retreating in certain circumstances. Its sponsor, Republican Rep. Ben Koppelman, called the legislation “the most consequential gun law change in North Dakota for a long time.” The bill received broad support in both Republican-led legislative chambers. The National Conference of State Legislatures says at least 25 states have laws saying there is no duty to retreat before using deadly force against an attacker.

Bismarck (CSi) North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister Tuesday announced the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, where North Dakota will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to Manitoba-based truck drivers transporting goods to and from the United States. This is the first such program between a Canadian and American jurisdiction.

Burgum says, “North Dakota and Manitoba have a long and rich history of friendship and cooperation, and this vaccination initiative is an opportunity to strengthen that bond by offering assistance that will protect public health and the flow of goods and services on both sides of the border. With adequate vaccine supplies and all North Dakotans having access to vaccine while Canada is dealing with a vaccine shortage, we want to do our part to ensure essential workers from Canada who are frequently traveling through our state are vaccinated. The timely and effective administration of vaccines is essential for public health and the eventual safe reopening of our shared border.”

The Essential Workers Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative is an opportunity to support Manitoba’s and North Dakota’s integrated economies by cooperating on the vaccination of individuals who work in both jurisdictions.

Pallister says, “As Manitoba faces the third wave of the pandemic and the significant challenges associated with variants of concern, our number one limiting factor in protecting Manitobans is the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. Manitoba is proud to partner with North Dakota on this innovative strategy to provide life-saving vaccines to Manitoba’s essential workers delivering the goods and services Manitobans, Canadians and Americans rely on. Manitoba and North Dakota have enjoyed a strong relationship of mutual respect and friendship, and I want to thank Governor Burgum and his team for their willingness to support Manitoba through this joint vaccination effort.”

With the assistance of the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) and its members, Manitoba will identify and co-ordinate with eligible individuals and work with North Dakota to schedule vaccination appointments for truck drivers during their routine trips to the U.S. over the next six to eight weeks. It is estimated roughly 2,000 to 4,000 Manitoba drivers will take part in this program.

Bernie Driedger, president of Portage Transport Inc says, “ On behalf of my eligible driving staff and all Manitoba Trucking Association members, I welcome today’s announcement. When it comes to the COVID vaccine the most important question is not where can one get it, but when can one get it? To see Manitoba and North Dakota coming together to creatively collaborate on a vaccination strategy that will expedite the vaccination of Manitoba truck drivers working to or through North Dakota is excellent news. This move protects these important essential workers and their families, while also freeing up vaccination spots back in Manitoba. A genuine win/win. We congratulate our provincial government partners on the initiative they took to make this happen.”

The North Dakota Department of Transportation’s rest area near Drayton, N.D., will initially serve as the vaccination site, which will also be open to North Dakotans ages 16 and older to get vaccinated. Vaccinations will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The state and province are establishing a joint-operations group to manage the initiative. The North Dakota Department of Health will provide nurses and other staff to administer the first and second doses of the vaccine to provide full immunization of truckers. There is no cost to the state or province as the U.S. government supplies the vaccine and reimburses the costs to administer.

The shared goal of this initiative is to create a model of continental co-operation for others to emulate as we prepare to safely reopen our shared border. Manitoba and North Dakota will consider further joint initiatives to vaccinate other essential workers and Manitobans.
North Dakota and Manitoba share the fifth-busiest border crossing between the United States and Canada, and it represents the gateway to economic opportunity and prosperity in the Midwest and Prairies.

(AP) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending travel restrictions that make it mandatory for air travelers to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense when they arrive in Canada. He’s also thanking the country’s two major airlines for extending a voluntary suspension of flights to Mexico and all Caribbean destinations until May 21. The measures were first announced in January. Trudeau is reiterating that now is not the time to travel. He says Canada’s strict travel, testing, and quarantine measures are extremely important. He notes international travel directly accounts for a small amount of cases in Canada and the restrictions are one tool to fight the pandemic. Canada is experiencing more infections, particularly in Ontario, which was slow in re-imposing lockdown restrictions.

In world and national news…

WEST HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a gunman shot three workers inside a manager’s office at a Long Island grocery store Tuesday, killing one of them. Police said a manhunt was underway for the gunman, who had also worked at the store. The shooting happened inside an office upstairs from the shopping floor. The name of the victims have not been made public. The man who was killed was a 49-year-old store employee. The two wounded were hospitalized and were conscious and alert.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he is “praying the verdict is the right verdict” in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and that he believes the case to be “overwhelming.” Biden told reporters at the White House on Tuesday that he was only weighing in on the trial into the death of George Floyd because the jury in the case has been sequestered. He confirmed that he called Floyd’s family on Monday and said he “can only imagine the pressure and anxiety they’re feeling.” The jury is now deliberating the case against Chauvin. Biden has repeatedly denounced Floyd’s death but had previously stopped short of weighing in on the trial itself.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. general for the Middle East tells Congress it will be extremely difficult but not impossible for the U.S. to find, track and take out counterterrorism threats in Afghanistan once all American troops are withdrawn. Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, says that armed drones, which can now get to a location within minutes from bases in Afghanistan, will have to be positioned much farther away. And he acknowledged that the U.S. has no agreements yet with neighboring countries to base troops, but is working on a plan.

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are growing concerns about one American who risks being left behind as the U.S. moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan. A contractor from Lombard, Illinois, Mark Frerichs, is believed to have been held for more than a year by the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network. Frerichs was not mentioned in President Joe Biden’s address on Afghanistan last week, nor was the troop withdrawal conditioned on his release from custody. That’s fueling concerns from his family and other advocates that the U.S. could lose bargaining power to get Frerichs home once its military presence is removed from the country.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration announced an increase Tuesday in the number of temporary seasonal workers who will be allowed to work in the U.S. this year as the U.S. economy recovers from the pandemic. The Department of Homeland Security said the U.S. would approve an additional 22,000 H2-B seasonal, non-agricultural worker visas on top of the annual limit of 66,000 set by Congress. It cited increased demand from employers, with the number of people seeking jobless benefits at the lowest point since the outbreak of COVID-19.