(CSi)  CVHD held its weekly Stutsman County health news briefing Tuesday, May 26.    The meeting aired live on CSi 67 an CSi 10, with replays on CSi 67  (and CSi 10 Weds)  View it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

 

Presenters included Central Valley Health District, Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, Jamestown Police Department, and the City of Jamestown.

Central Valley Health District. Administrator Robin Iszler said, as of Tuesday afternoon there have been 18 positive testings in Stutsman County, with a total of 2305 tests.

There are no scheduled mass testings in the county at this time. They anticipate  retestings at group homes and long term care facilities over the next weeks and months.  Local nursing homes, and the Anne Carlsen Center, and the State Hospital have had surveillance testing, which will continue.

Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser said, the Sheriff’s Office remains open to calls for service, and those wishing more information can call the office, or dispatch at 701-252-1000.

He said deputies arriving on scene will be wearing face masks and gloves, and in some instances a full protective gown if necessary.

 

Jamestown Police Department Assistant Chief Justin Blinsky said, the Police Department remains open for service calls.  He encourages the public to monitor and observe CDC and State Health Department guidelines including observing social distance, an wearing of face masks in public.  He added the police department appreciates the public’s cooperation during the time of the pandemic.

 

City of Jamestown, Mayor Heinrich also appreciates the public cooperation in observing guidelines concerning social distancing, and other guidelines.   He said the Emergency Operations Center, officials continue to meet daily.  He also thanked the local media including CSi Cable for their assistance for making the CVHD meetings available to the public.

He said the moratorium to allow liquor off sales to restaurants offering curb side and walk up sale of meals will continue until the September 1, 2020 city council meeting.  He added to make this permanent requires  looking at the type of liquor license that is held.

He added that serving of food on sidewalks will be given more consideration, including establishing an agreement with the  NDDOT being that Jamestown is on a major highway.

He said  making the moratorium, and sidewalk serving of food permanent, will require City Council action, in the form of an Ordinance.

He pointed out that Jamestown City Hall remains closed to walk ups and to call for an appointment for a face to face meeting or needing to conduct business, at 701-252-5900.

A date for an opening of city hall is yet to be determined.  City Council meetings at City Hall are now open to the public, with screenings, at the door, and social distancing  will  be observed.

Sanford Health, Jamestown Clinic, Director Jon Lillijord said screenings remain at the door, at both Jamestown Clinics, to ask questions, and all patients arriving at the clinic are asked to wear a face mask.  One visitor per patient is now allowed to accompany the patient, and they should also wear a mask.  Additional chairs will be added to the waiting room.  There is a separate waiting area for those with respiratory issues, such as a cough.  Thorough cleaning continues of all areas.

Appointments for regular care are still being accepted, including speech and hearing services.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center, was unable to be present due to technical issues.

This will be the final Tuesday press conference. Robin said there have been 21 News Briefings to the public since March this year.  The next press conference to be determined based on need.  Robin noted, that media releases will be forthcoming, and if the situation warrants, that the video news briefing will be brought back.