JAMESTOWN, N.D. (CVH) – Central Valley Health District reports that the community should expect another large number of positive cases of COVID-19 being reported today by the North Dakota Department of Health with the daily update at 11am.

“Of the positive cases that will be reported today, 56 of the positive cases are located in a congregate living setting and 47 positives cases are from the mass testing event on Friday,” reported Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator.   There was a total of 435 people tested on Friday at the Civic Center according to Iszler, results were delayed, but have been coming in as of this morning.  If you are awaiting your results from Friday’s event, please remain patient as the results will be coming in today and tomorrow.

Iszler said the community should understand that COVID is affecting many businesses and also it is impacting our health care community.   She encourages the public to be safe by wearing masks and staying home as much as possible to avoid contact with infected individuals.

Iszler wants to remind the community about the recent city orders enacted by the Jamestown City Council which includes the requirement of masks by employees in the retail and service industries.  Additionally, all businesses are urged to require face coverings of the general public when entering the establishment.  Also enacted was the requirement of a safety plan to be submitted to the City of Jamestown for any large event of 50 people or more.

Governor Doug Burgum announced Monday that Stutsman County has been moved to the “high risk” orange category in the COVID-19 North Dakota Smart Restart Plan.  Guidance includes that at this level of risk that all gatherings and events should be held at 25% capacity, not exceeding 50.  The same capacity guidance is also given for bars, restaurants, and food service industries.

For more information on the ND Smart Restart Plan, visit https://bit.ly/36h0mL0.