Jamestown (CSi)   Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Public Schools, and South Central Human Service Center were presenters at the Friday May 8 Public Health News Briefing.

The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel.   View it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

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Central Valley Health District Administrator Robin Iszler said,  As of Friday 12 COVID-19 positive cases have been recorded, in Stutsman County, withthree individuals recovered and the balance are being monitored.

1639 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Stutsman County as of Friday afternoon.  No public general testing is planned at this time.

She said 169 individuals at Alpha Opportunities have been surveillance tested for the virus, with assistance from Jamestown Police, CVHD staff and adjacent health units.

Jamestown Public Schools, Superintendent, Dr. Robert Lech, said Jamestown High School Graduation will be held on May 24, 2020.at 2:30-p.m., at the Jamestown Civic Center, using 12 percent of the facility, to encourage social distancing.  Ventilation will allow air exchange and the facility will sanitized before and after the ceremony, based on guidance by state officials, with the Department of Public Instruction and ND Smart Restart. Also giving feedback were  healthcare providers, and other public agencies. He said other dates were considered, but would have created conflicts for those attending.

He said those attending in person, should wear face masks, and the ceremony will be live streamed.  A maximum of four tickets per family will be in force.  He asks that after the ceremony will there be no congregating of people

He said the Jamestown Public Schools web site will have more specifics next week.

He said guidance is being  awaited on summer program, for in person attendance, 9-12 grades only is being considered.

With the summer food service program the average meals served is about 700 per day, and around 17,000 meals have been served since the program was implemented, Monday – Friday at the middle school, and selected elementary schools,  from 11-a.m, to 1-p.m. free to students, and a $4 charge for adults.

He pointed out that this is teacher appreciation week, and to thank teachers for all they do.

South Central Human Service Center:

Dr. Dan Cramer said, regular hours continue, seeing clients. One change is all Human Service Centers in the state are seeing walk ins with same day assessments.

He talked about Acute Stress Disorder, and its effects, which is similar to PTSD.

He said, when people are approached in a certain way, the stress is less or alleviated in those people in dealing with coping with changes in their lives due to the pandemic.

Those needing support with coping skills should reach out of help. The phone number is 701-253-6300.

Robin pointed out that starting next week, the presentations will be cut back to once a week, on Tuesdays at 2:30-p.m.