Valley City  (CSi)  Officials  from City-County Health District, VCSU and Local Government updated residents.  The meeting aired 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.

Speakers observed social distancing guidelines.

City-County Health District Administrator, Theresa Will, said, the health department remains well positioned to continue with contact tracing of those exposed to a person that has tested positive for the COVIC-19 virus.

City/County Health continues to accept donations of cloth face masks, that are available for distribution, upon request.

He said as of Wednesday evening their have been four positive cases of COVID-19 tested in Barnes County, from community spread and traveling.

She added that Sheyenne Care Center will be mask testing, next week.

She pointed out that there will be a drive thru testing  this weekend, in another county.

She urged resident not to become complacent with the reopening of businesses, and continue to observe social distancing and all other safe practices to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

 

Valley City State University President Dr. Alan LaFave said, a collaboration between VCSU and Valley City Public Schools have yielded a project that’s producing Personal Protective Equipment, including specialty face shields being designed and produced.

He said courses will remain on line through the end of this academic year.  Summer courses are being planned to held on line.

Summer Camps, including STEM and athletic camps have been postponed until July 1, 2020.

He said the construction of the Center for the Arts building is slated to start in June this year.  He hopes the VCSU campus will be reopened this fall.

 

Valley City Mayor, Dave Carlsrud said, on the June 9, election ballot will be asking voters whether to extend the city half percent sales tax, to fund permanent flood control.

He stressed that this would NOT be an increase in the sales, but an extension.

He reminded voters that this will be a vote by mail election.

He reminded as well that there are funding sources available for small businesses, and urges business owners to investigate available funds.

With the North Dakota Smart Restart takeing effect on Friday May 1, 2020,  he pointed out that bars can not serve alcoholic beverages until 8-a.m.

He stressed to continue to observe social distancing, or there will be a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus, through contact.

He said city government buildings will remain on lockdown until otherwise noted.

He reminded residents to fill out the 2020 census forms and return it promptly.

The briefings are closed the public to honor social distancing.

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.