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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Giving Hearts Day is all day Thursday February 11, 2021.<\/p>\n
16 organizations will participate in Jamestown.<\/p>\n
Click to see the list of participants.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Burgum said the COVID-19 fight is a \u201cmarathon,\u201d rather than a sprint, and the \u201cfinish line,\u201d is still unknown.\u00a0 He pointed out that last month the statewide risk level had been lowered from moderate to low risk.\u00a0 With hospital capacity, Burgum said, hospitalizations \u00a0in North Dakota due to COVID is dropping, since the peak in November,\u00a0 2020.\u00a0 He said North Dakota is in the top five in the U.S. for testing, and second for vaccine doses administered.<\/p>\n North Dakota is listed as the second safest state in the U.S. regarding COVID-19, number one in the contiguous states.<\/p>\n The Vaccine Locator<\/a> is on the NDDoH website. The vaccine locator shows where COVID-19 vaccine is available in your area, who they are currently vaccinating, how to contact them, and more. The vaccine locator can be found at www.health.nd.gov\/covidvaccinelocator<\/a>. In addition, individuals 65 and older who don\u2019t have access to the internet can reach out to the Public Health Hotline at 866-207-2880 to get resources and request assistance in finding a COVID-19 vaccine. \u00a0\u00a0As vaccinations continue to be administered across North Dakota, many areas are beginning to vaccinate 65 and older. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is encouraging North Dakotans to help family, friends and neighbors who are 65 and older connect with a COVID-19 vaccine. Whether it\u2019s getting on a waiting list or scheduling an appointment, you can help someone in need of COVID-19 vaccine receive it as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n Burgum said, long-term care visitations are increasing, as schools are increasingly offering in class learning.\u00a0 Long-term care visitation rules are coming for the most part from federal officials, based on the type of facility.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n Posted Wed. Feb. 10, 2021<\/p>\n Barnes:<\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 0<\/p>\n Total Positives 1281<\/p>\n Active 3<\/p>\n Recovered 1243<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman<\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 6<\/p>\n Total Positives 3263<\/p>\n Active 18<\/p>\n Recovered 3159<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results<\/strong> Please note that\u202ffrom\u202fnow on\u202fthe\u202fdaily news release will be\u202fsent\u202fMonday \u2013 Friday. The\u202f<\/em>NDDoH\u00a0dashboard<\/em><\/a>\u202fwill continue to be updated daily.<\/em><\/p>\n BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 89,313\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Residents\u00a0who\u00a0received\u00a0at least\u00a0one\u00a0dose of vaccine<\/p>\n 141,267\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Total\u00a0COVID-19 vaccine doses administered<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7,121\u202f\u2013 Total Tests from yesterday*<\/p>\n 1,570,450\u00a0\u2013 Total tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n 145\u202f\u2013 Positive Individuals from\u00a0yesterday*****<\/p>\n 71\u00a0PCR Tests |\u00a074\u00a0Antigen Tests 2.59% \u2013\u202fDaily Positivity Rate**\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 759\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Total Active Cases<\/p>\n +25\u00a0Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 112\u00a0\u2013 with a recovery\u202fdate\u202fof yesterday****<\/p>\n 96,026\u202fTotal recovered since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n 34\u202f\u2013 Currently Hospitalized\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n -3\u00a0Individuals from yesterday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 2\u00a0\u2013 New Deaths<\/strong>*** (1,429\u00a0total deaths since the pandemic\u202fbegan)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n *\u00a0Note that this\u00a0includes PCR\u00a0and antigen; it\u00a0does not include individuals from out of state.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n **Individuals\u00a0(PCR or antigen)\u00a0who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n ***\u00a0Number of individuals who tested positive\u00a0with a PCR or antigen test\u00a0and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.\u00a0Please remember that deaths are reported as they\u2019re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n ****<\/em>\u00a0The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n *****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test.\u00a0Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the\u00a0<\/em>NDDoH\u00a0dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/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 Molly Howell, NDDoH Immunization Program Manager, gave an update on vaccine distribution, 79.2 percent of the vaccine received has been administered, with more Modera, and Pfizer vaccine doses are coming to North Dakota, with allocations from the U.S. government.<\/p>\n Pfizer doses with be a six dose vile, from a five dose vile.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, the NDDoH Vaccine Dashboard listed more COVID-19 vaccines administered than the state received. This wasn’t a mistake: vaccination sites were using the “angel doses” in vaccine vials to make sure as many people as possible received the vaccine!<\/p>\n She repeated that,\u00a0 the\u00a0 Vaccine Locator<\/a> is on the NDDoH website. The vaccine locator shows where COVID-19 vaccine is available in your area, who they are currently vaccinating, how to contact them, and more. The vaccine locator can be found at www.health.nd.gov\/covidvaccinelocator<\/a>. In addition, individuals 65 and older who don\u2019t have access to the internet can reach out to the Public Health Hotline at 866-207-2880 to get resources and request assistance in finding a COVID-19 vaccine. \u00a0\u00a0As vaccinations continue to be administered across North Dakota, many areas are beginning to vaccinate 65 and older. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is encouraging North Dakotans to help family, friends and neighbors who are 65 and older connect with a COVID-19 vaccine. Whether it\u2019s getting on a waiting list or scheduling an appointment, you can help someone in need of COVID-19 vaccine receive it as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n Thrifty White Pharmacy is receiving federal doses of COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week. Visit the Thrifty White Pharmacy<\/a> website to see if there\u2019s a Thrifty White Pharmacy near you with vaccine available and clinic slots open.<\/p>\n She said, \u201cIt\u2019s possible that you may not be able to receive your vaccine from your usual provider. North Dakotans should check the vaccine locator for doses available in their area and follow the instructions provided by the provider.\u201d<\/p>\n North Dakotans should also continue to watch their local media and social media channels for health care facilities, pharmacies and local public health departments for more information on the status of vaccine administration in their area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information, visit the NDDoH COVID-19 vaccine webpage at health.nd.gov\/covidvaccine<\/a>.<\/p>\n She added that the Johnson & Johnson\u2019s COVID vaccine is still under consideration for distribution, by the Food & Drug Administration, possibly for distribution in March this year, that only requires one dose to be effective.<\/p>\n She said the CDC has announced that those who have been exposed to COVID-19 no longer have to be quarantined, if they have had two doses of the vaccine, and the last dose has been within two weeks prior to exposure.<\/p>\n Dr. Christie Massen, NDDoH Chief Laboratory Officer, said, coronavirus variances may be in the state but not yet identified.\u00a0 Those include variances from South Africa, and Brazil. She said, a random sample of North Dakota positives is being sent to the CDC for review.<\/p>\n She said to continue to stay safe under protocols, including continuing to wear masks, social distance along with frequent hand washing with soap and water, and sanitizing.<\/p>\n Burgum pointed out the Antibody testing remains available, along with other therapeutics.<\/p>\n Burgum added that the North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) application window is now open and restaurants that have not previously applied for the grant are highly encouraged to apply through Feb. 25.<\/p>\n North Dakota has 3,400 restaurant and bar licenses throughout the state.<\/p>\n Commerce has $30 million HERG dollars available to assist remaining eligible businesses that lost revenue due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n Due to the continuing need of assistance, Commerce created the HERG to focus on reimbursing hospitality businesses that were directly impacted by Executive Order 2020-06. This includes all restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes and similar on-site dining establishments.<\/p>\n Eligible entities also include theaters, drama, music and entertainment venues and professional production companies that support major venues, meetings and events.<\/p>\n NDResponse.gov as more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In other state updates, In an effort to improve rural health care in North Dakota, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) a $4.3 million grant designed to equip law enforcement officers statewide with the next generation \u201cconnected\u201d Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).<\/p>\n The Helmsley North Dakota Law Enforcement AED Project will supply approximately 1,700 devices to local, state, tribal, and federal North Dakota Law Enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n One of Helmsley\u2019s Rural Healthcare Program initiatives is to fund projects that connect rural populations to the latest medical therapies in remote areas. The AEDs selected for distribution throughout the state utilize the latest breakthroughs in defibrillation technology.<\/p>\n The NDDoH Division of Emergency Medical Systems is overseeing the project. The new devices will be placed, and training conducted, during the first quarter of 2021. AEDs previously used by some agencies may be relocated throughout communities increasing the number of AEDs accessible to the public.<\/p>\n For more information, contact the Division of Emergency Medical Systems, NDDoH, at 701-328-2388.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman County Veteran\u2019s Service Office, David Bratton said the Fargo VA Medical Center is COVID-19 vaccine by appointment, (now Through February-15) to all Veterans 65+ call: (701)239-3700 for an appointment.<\/p>\n -The VA is providing testing and COVID-19 vaccines to those utilizing Caregiver Support Program.<\/p>\n David said the VA is extending the moratorium on debts owed until March 31, 2021.<\/p>\n The VA is now\u00a0 sending out 1095b\u2019s for taxes.<\/p>\n A reminder that the Burleigh County van still not running to the Fargo VA, with-no timeline on when it will restart the Fargo trips.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The main concerns are:<\/p>\n The travel industry has been hit hard by this pandemic. More than half of North Dakotans (53%) canceled or rescheduled travel plans in 2020.\u00a0 When considering travel, half (50%) of North Dakotans are comfortable staying in a hotel, while 40 percent feel comfortable taking a commercial flight. The majority (92%) feel most comfortable traveling in their personal vehicle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Treatment, Knowledge Fuels Optimism<\/strong><\/p>\n With more known about the virus and how it spreads, there appears to be growing confidence among some travelers. About one in five (21%) North Dakotans say they are more comfortable traveling now than when the pandemic began \u2013 14 percentage points more than when we last surveyed in October. Their growing confidence was attributed to:<\/p>\n This year, just over half (56%) of North Dakotans plan to take at least one vacation of 3 days or more. A third (36%) of respondents plan to take multiple trips. However, nearly 2 in 5 residents say they will feel more comfortable traveling after receiving both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (39%) and when cases begin to decrease (31%).<\/p>\n \u201cThe Covid-19 vaccine is one key to restoring Americans\u2019 confidence in traveling again,\u201d said Gene LaDoucer, North Dakota director of public affairs, AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group. \u201cWith health experts predicting widespread vaccinations by summer, AAA Travel Advisors are seeing growing interest in bookings for the second half of the year and into 2022.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additional survey highlights: <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFor more than 100 years, AAA has been helping travelers travel safely and enjoyably,\u201d LaDoucer continued. \u201cThat\u2019s why AAA encourages consulting with a trusted travel agent. They are experts who can help you consider options and make informed decisions that fit your comfort level.\u201d<\/p>\n Additional information on travel planning can be found at AAA.com\/Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/NDhealthBriefingFri-1-300x202.png\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Gov. Doug Burgum held a press briefing with the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) Wednesday afternoon, providing an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota. Guest speakers included Molly Howell, NDDoH Immunization Program Manager, and Dr. Christie Massen, NDDoH Chief Laboratory Officer.<\/p>\n
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u202fon\u202fthe\u202f<\/em>NDDoH\u00a0website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n98,214\u00a0Total positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The VA is offering a Virtual New Veteran Orientation Feb 11 from 2-3:30pm.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/tripleA-300x202.jpg\")
Fargo (February 10, 2021) \u2013 A new AAA travel survey conducted in January reveals half of North Dakotans are uncomfortable traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n
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