Facebook\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nSpeakers were from : \u00a0 Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Sanford Health, Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone (day care), Eventide Jamestown, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Job Service ND, City of Jamestown.<\/p>\n
CVHD Administrator Robin Iszler said as of Friday NO positive COVID-19 were recorded in Stutsman and Logan County.\u00a0 In the area positives have been recorded in Foster, and McIntosh Counties. The McIntosh County, person who tested positive provided information on recent contacts for tracking of others that will be screened and possibly tested.\u00a0 Those who have a family member who travels on business \u00a0and then returns to Jamestown are asked to check with the State health Department or their daycare providers on policies concerning, the providers accepting children from those homes.\u00a0\u00a0 She added that residents returning from out of state including \u201csnowbirds,\u201d and college students must self isolate for 14 days.\u00a0 She suggested residence keep a log of contacts in case they or others test positive for COVID-19.<\/p>\n
Sanford Clinic Administrator, Jon Lillijord noted procedures now in place, and numbers of testings as of Friday. The first 35 tests were sent to Quest Lab, and now are being sent to the Sanford Lab in Sioux Falls, SD, with results returned in 24 to 48 hours. More test are pending results.\u00a0 Call the clinic for an appointment for testings.\u00a0 Those individuals will be screened in their cars in the parking lot to determine if testing is indicated. \u00a0He said no visitors are allowed in the clinics, a child patient can be accompanied by one adult (parent), and all are being screened at the door.<\/p>\n
Jamestown Regional Medical Center President\/CEO Mike Delfs said the hospital is following CDC testing guidelines, with 27 tested as of Friday and NO positives with tests sent to the North Dakota Health Department.\u00a0 COVID-19 screenings are done concerning travelers, contact with others who are symptomatic of COVID-19, and those with a fever, cough, shortness of breath and other indicators.\u00a0 He stresses that anyone requesting a screening to call ahead to JRMC so staff can prepare for the individual and be admitted to the ER.\u00a0\u00a0 He said the JRMC medical supplies are monitored daily, and in good supply at this time.\u00a0 Construction companies have donated face masks and others donation are being accepted.<\/p>\n
Eventide Jamestown, Administrator, Doug Panchot said, no residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Friday. The staff has daily meetings with the State Health Department, and the Eventide staff is screened before entering the building.\u00a0 He pointed out that visitor restrictions are in place, with the exception of those visiting end of life residents.\u00a0 The staff is required to maintain sanitizing procedures and hygiene and take other necessary precautions.<\/p>\n
Julie with Jamestown Social Services, Childcare Licensing, said there are currently three daycare providers closed in Jamestown, and a census of open daycares is being maintained.\u00a0 She added that emergency operation grants are assisting daycare providers to stay open.\u00a0 The priority for daycare providers in accepting children is for parents of essential healthcare workers.<\/p>\n
Jamestown City Adminstrator, Sarah Hellekson said, City Hall is closed to walk-ins, and anyone needing information, or to have questions answered, to make an appointment to see a staff member can call 701-252-5900.\u00a0 City Council and committee meetings are shown live on\u00a0 CSi Cable Channel 67, followed by replays.\u00a0\u00a0 She said the staff at the water treatment, and water distribution do not touch the water.\u00a0 With the sewer collections she urged residents to only flush bodily waste and toilet paper, as other articles will clog sewer lines and cause sewage backups. Garbage and Recycling continues on the regular schedules.\u00a0 The baler is closed to the public, and items can be left outside.\u00a0\u00a0 The Recycling Center is still accepting dropped off items.\u00a0 Citywide Cleanup week this year is cancelled.<\/p>\n
Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Emily Bivens reminded the community that their website JamestownChamber.com has compiled information on member businesses, with changes of hours and days of operation, updated daily.\u00a0 The web site also has links to agencies with resources available to businesses.\u00a0 The Chamber office is closed to walk-ins, but is open with limited hours.\u00a0\u00a0 Call 701-252-4830.<\/p>\n
Donna from Jamestown Job Service said unemployment claims can be filed on line at Jobsnd.com.\u00a0 Another option is to call 701-328-4995.\u00a0 As of Thursday this week, 13,968 claims were filed, with 77 claims filed up to March 21, 2020, compared to six claims the previous seek.<\/p>\n
Claims were filed by those in the hospitality industry, and the retail sector.\u00a0 The Jamestown Office is open 8-a.m., to 5-p.m., call 701-253-6200 and is closed to walk-ins.<\/p>\n
The News Briefing was seen live on CSi Cable 67 and followed by replays including CSi 10 The Replay Channel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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