Valley City  (CSi)  The City of Valley City  hosted a COVID-19 Response briefing 5:30pm Weds April 22, providing latest local information. The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 68.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

Each organization provided updates and information pertaining to recent developments in the COVID-19 community response.

City-County Health District, Administrator, Theresa Will, said all clients are still being served, and contact tracing continues with home health.  Face masks are available through donations, and to call City/County Health, to donate or obtain face masks.

In Barnes County 87 COVID-19 tests have been administered, with three positives, and two have recovered.

She said if individuals exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 to contact healthcare providers.

Continue to observe social distancing, not gathering in groups of more than 10, and good hygiene practices.

State Senator, District 24, Larry Robinson said the community is in some of the most trying times we’ve experienced, however, it is bring the community together.

He recognized   Valley City Community members, including city/county health providing leadership, the city and county commissioner, the development and chamber of commerce offices in Valley City.  He commended public and private schools in the area, and daycare programs, in adjusting to the new norm in school and daycare life.

He also recognized first responders, and other frontline workers.

He said the U.S. Congress’ stimulus package, has helped businesses and individuals in the tough economic times.  Another stimulus package is before congress.  He pointed out state government and the state commerce department and their support.   He talked about access to the state government agencies on line.

He said the community needs to continue to pull together and observe health department recommendations to help slow the spread of COVID-19, in the face of losing some of our freedoms.   He added that the Valley City community is staying strong, in the fight.  He said, when the pandemic ends, a new norm will still be the rule.

Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud spoke on behalf of Police Chief Phil Hatcher, saying theft reports are on the increase, and being investigated, and urges residents to lock up cars homes sheds, and noted that winter storage shed are being broken into.

Mayor Carlsrud pointed out that street sweepers are out, and asks residents to remove vehicles, and reminded the 72 hour parking ordinance in Valley City.

He added that clean up week is postponed, and reminded residents to clean up after their pets.

He urges residents to stay vigilant, and continue social distancing while recreating outdoors and other safe health practices.  And…take time to pray.

The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 68.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.