April 1 Press Conference Summary

Current COVID-19 Case Numbers in North Dakota: 147 total, 19 recovered
Speakers: Governor Burgum, Insurance Commissioner Godfread

Focus: ND Disaster Declaration is approved.

Additional points of note:

• Department of Health: providing one report a day
• Unemployment Claims: 2,574 yesterday; 1,046 today; 28,647 total. Executive Order to waive one week waiting period
• Business Closure Orders are now extended to April 20
• Health Insurance: employers should utilize CARES Act and furloughed employees should check with insurance companies to see coverage, those without coverage should check healthcare.gov or a local agent, please utilize telehealth
• Auto Insurance: agents should be notified if personal vehicles are being utilized for work