Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum held his daily News Briefing, Wednesday in Bismarck concerning COVID-19 updates.\u00a0 News Briefing starts at about 11 minutes in program…<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ndhealth\/videos\/1608754709279302\/?t=629<\/p>\n
He began with updates from the State Health Department with the \u00a0coronavirus numbers in North Dakota.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY P.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n Categories: Travel, Possible Travel, Community Spread, Close Contact, Under Investigation<\/em><\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 1955\u00a0–\u00a0Total Tested (+353\u00a0individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 1910\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Negative (+344\u00a0individuals from yesterday)<\/p>\n 45\u00a0\u2013 Positive (+9\u00a0individuals new from yesterday)<\/p>\n 8\u00a0\u2013 Hospitalized (+1\u00a0individual\u00a0new from yesterday)<\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the\u00a0NDDoH\u00a0website at\u202fwww.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u202fFacebook<\/a>,\u202fTwitter<\/a>\u202fand\u202fInstagram<\/a>\u202fand visit the CDC website at\u202fwww.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burgum urges North Dakotans not to become complacent on the spread of COVID-19, as witnessed by a large number of U.S. cases, and worldwide positives.\u00a0 Many tests are still out,<\/p>\n A testing task force has been established in North Dakota.<\/p>\n Burgum has signed an Executive Order, enabling Workers Compensation coverage for First Responders, and healthcare workers who contract COVID-19 while on the job, a total of about 79,000 workers.<\/p>\n Wednesday\u2019s executive order also provides up to 14 days of medical and wage replacement benefits if first responders and health care providers are quarantined. No benefits will be paid after the quarantine period has ended unless the employee tests positive for COVID-19. If the virus is contracted on the job, the employee becomes eligible for full workers\u2019 compensation benefits just like any other compensable work injury claim.<\/p>\n Coverage is available beginning March 13, 2020, the date that Burgum declared a state of emergency in North Dakota for the COVID-19 public health crisis.<\/p>\n To apply for benefits, workers can visit the WSI website at www.workforcesafety.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Burgum has been in contact with governors in South Dakota, Minnesota, along with and Manitoba.<\/p>\n The supply of masks and other protective equipment is being supplemented by a labor halls donations being solicited in North Dakota, this weekend, in Fargo, and Bismarck.<\/p>\n In the last week\u00a0 11,700 unemployment claims have been filed in North Dakota.\u00a0 The majority of the new claims are coming from the hospitality industry.<\/p>\n With the Medicaid Waiver, The North Dakota Department of Human Services will hold a second webinar on March 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central Time, to provide updated information and answer Medicaid-related questions pertaining to Medicaid services and COVID-19. North Dakota Medicaid providers, advocacy organizations and other stakeholders are invited to participate.<\/p>\n The meeting will be available through Skype video conference at https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QJtrHW<\/a>. Attendees can join from any computer or mobile device. The meeting will be recorded and available for later viewing on the department\u2019s website at www.nd.gov\/dhs\/info\/covid-19\/program-policy.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n With store supplies, stores can become short on supplies if consumers buy items past the needs at their homes.<\/p>\n On sheltering in place, Burgum said sheltering in place in North Dakota is not being considered at this time, but reduced contact continues to be the goal of spreading the virus.\u00a0 The current approach will be considered on a case by case basis.\u00a0 Minnesota has ordered a shelter in place with the goal of keeping 80 percent of their population\u2019s physical distance away from each other.<\/p>\n Burgum said there is an existing North Dakota law that penalizes individuals who violate a quarantine order, when it is issued, and at this time there is one outstanding warrant against an individual.<\/p>\n He said businesses closing or reduction of hours remains important on slowing the spread of the virus, while significantly impacting state and local economies, Burgum said the U.S. economic aid package that has been approved by congress should help offset the economic downturn.<\/p>\n He pointed out the North Dakota Industrial Commission meeting was held, Tuesday with in person individuals observing physical distancing, while others were attended by teleconference or on Skype.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other notes\u2026<\/p>\n Burgum has been in daily contact with lawmakers about the coronavirus and hasn\u2019t ruled out the possibility of a special session. \u00a0\u00a0The governor\u2019s office continues to evaluate the COVID-19 pandemic on an \u201chour-by-hour\u201d basis, and is evaluating \u00a0the impacts of the oil price crash.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The North Dakota Capitol building in Bismarck will light up Wednesday night as part of the #aworldofhearts Facebook campaign that has developed a worldwide following in the five days since its launch in Bismarck.<\/p>\n Bismarck home childcare provider Mandy Gill created the campaign as a way of bringing people together for support during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. It started with eight members on Friday and has grown to more than 220,000 members and 5,000 posts.<\/p>\n The south side of the Capitol will light up at sunset Wednesday night in the shape of a heart and remain lit until sunrise on Monday, March 30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Governor Doug Burgum held his daily News Briefing, Wednesday in Bismarck concerning COVID-19 updates.\u00a0 News Briefing starts at about 11 minutes in program… https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ndhealth\/videos\/1608754709279302\/?t=629 He began with updates from the State Health Department with the \u00a0coronavirus numbers in North Dakota. WEDNESDAY P.M. 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