Jamestown  (CSi)  A Stutsman County COVID-19 Response Joint Briefing was held on Tues April 7.

 

Speakers represented:  Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Police Department, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Great Plains Housing Authority.

Central Valley Health District Administrator, Robin Iszler said, no reported positive cases of COVID-19

In Stutsman or Logan Counties, as of Tuesday afternoon.

If, in the future a person tests positive to COVID-19 that person will be contacted by their health care provider, and the information passed along to Central Valley Health District and then to the State Health Department.  That person then is informed to shelter in place, the common practice is for no less than 14 days, and then retested.

She presented a demonstration of what six feet apart looks like, for social distancing.  She advises people to see if they are six feet apart from others, either a work, or in public.  She urges to continue to frequently wash hands.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center CEO Mike Delfs reported, that to date 48 COVID-19 tests were made and no positives as of Tuesday afternoon.

Upon entering the hospital visitors and patients  will be screened by asking health questions.

He said JRMC has a surge plan in place, if needed, if the hospital experiences a large influx of positive patients.

In the Emergency Department the “robot” zaps bacteria, in rooms where a patient with respiratory distress has been.   Air exchange in each room is monitored.

Jamestown Mayor, Dwaine Heinrich said the City Council held its first teleconference meeting on Monday.  He said to direct comments to the City Administrator.

He adds, Jamestown is not yet to the point of issuing a stay at home order.  He said if that is ordered it would have to be approved by the City Council.  All city departments and services are functioning.

He asks that citizens continue to visit local businesses, and to continue social distancing.

He reminded residents to complete and fill out census forms.

Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger said, Parks and Recreation has closed all playgrounds, shelters, the skatepark, and tennis courts, indicated with caution tape.

He said police calls are down, with 600 in the first quarter if this year.

He warned of scams, by phone or E-Mail that ask for money, or fees.

The Law Enforcement Center is closed, call 9-1-1 for emergencies, Dispatch for non-emergencies at 252- 1000.

Stutsman County Sheriff, Chad Kaiser said, another scam reported today is to respond to cashing a check.  Any checks not backed by dollars of the scammer, is the responsibility of you. To reach the Sheriff’s Office directly to call 701-251-6000.  In and emergency call 9-1-1.  Other calls for law enforcement should to the LEC Dispatch, at  701-252-1000.  Before Deputies respond to calls the caller will be aske COVID-19 question to determine how to respond, either by handling the situation by phone, or in person, wearing protective gear.  He said the county will notify the public when the reservoirs will  be open to boaters and fishing.

Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Emily Bivens update:

Two pages on their website have updated information on businesses open and hours, along with access to financial information, including access to local lenders, and the CARES Act information.  Another web page has COVID-19 information.  She added that  NDResponse.gov is a good source of information.

The Chamber Office and Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation is closed to walk-ins, but are taking phone calls.   Call the Chamber at 701-252-4830, JSDC at 701-252-6861.

Great Plains Housing Authority Director, David Kline said, his office is closed with employees working at home and are available, by phone, and continue to be in contact with clients, and landlords.  He explained, to work with a plan with landlords if individuals are behind on rent payments.  His office has more information on stimulus dollars and how it effects housing programs.  If callers need assistance call the regular office number, and leave a message, and they will get back to the caller.

The meeting was shown Live on CSi Cable 10 & 67, LiveStreamed at Facebook.com/TheReplayChannel,  followed by replays on CSi 10.