Jamestown  (CSi)  The Friday May 1  Central Valley Health COVID-19 Health Updates aired live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

Presenters were from:   Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, City of Jamestown, and the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Central Valley Health District Administrator, Robin Iszler said, there have been seven positive COVID-19  cases, in Stutsman County, with two cases recovering.  She said since Tuesday this week another 560 people were screened, bringing the total as of Friday afternoon to 955, in part due to surveillance testing in congregate living facilities. .She said those who have been tested will be informed of the results.  Those testing positive will be followed up by the State Health Department, and CVHD She said travel restrictions for people, coming into North Dakota from another state is still in place, and those individuals must quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in North Dakota.

She said face mask fit testing continues, adding that a fit testing for the public may be forthcoming, with plans still being developed.   She said those wanting to be tested for COVID-19 to contact their healthcare provider.

From Jamestown Regional Medical Center, President and COO Mike Delfs said the hospital as of Friday afternoon after tested 117 people, with zero positives.  The hospital is still accepting those in need of medical assistance at the Emergency Department, to still come into the hospital.   Call JRMC in advance to make arrangements, and if having symptoms of COVID-19 with respiratory problems to indicate that. Everyone entering the hospital will be screened, with questions. With the Smart Restart, he said, be sure to stay vigilant with good hygiene, and other safe practices.

From the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Emily Bivens said, the Chamber’s web site, is updating local business changes in hours and other changes in operations During this Smart Restart time starting May 1.  Another area on the web site directs people to other resources…jamestownchamber.com  She pointed out legislative changes that businesses  can access, through NDResponse.com .  The Chamber of Commerce is closed to walk ups.  Call 701-252-4830. The Jamestown DMV office is closed.  Call 701-952-0852 for services.  She said CVHD has received the May Business of the Month Award.

From the City of Jamestown, Mayor Dwaine Heinrich thanked businesses for sacrificing staying closed or reducing services the past six weeks, by the governor’s executive  order.

He stressed that residents follow guidelines and observe social distancing, and good hygiene practices and use common sense.

He said the city is looking at approving outdoor seating at restaurants, adding a permit will need to be developed, and try outdoor seating on possibly a temporary basis.  On May 4, the  off sale alcohol at food locations expires.

From Dairy Queen and Quiznos, Trisha Seckerson said, when the walk ins were prohibited with take outs, the staff adjusted well.  Now that walk ins are allowed, seating is reduced by 50 percent and floor markings are indicating where to stand, and sanitary stations are available.  She added to – go service is still available, and encourages that along with ordering on the mobile app.

She said no employees were furloughed during the restrictions, as employees rotated shifts.

The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 67.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.