​April 6 Press Conference Summary

Current COVID-19 Case Numbers in North Dakota: (+52 from 4/3) 225 total, 74 recovered
Speakers: Governor Burgum

Focus: Following CDC guidelines and testing: ND has not mandated a stay-at-home/shelter-in-place order and does not want to unless necessary

Additional points of note:

• Unemployment Claims: 2,787 yesterday; 37,794 total
• Stats: ND 10th in nation for rate of testing, 48th in the nation for positive case percentage (only lower is AK and HI)
• Executive Orders:
  • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be ordered to self-quarantine for a period of no less than 14 days from the testing date. Also, family and other household members will also be ordered to self-quarantine for the same time period.
  • Visitation in North Dakota long term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities and basic care facilities, will be suspended except for end-of-life or compassionate care circumstances. All non-essential services will be suspended until further notice.
• Independent contractors, gig workers and self-employed should look into the CARES Act. Check FAQs on the SBA website. 
• Federal government assurance of availability of an additional $600 for unemployment claimants

Other issues covered: Discussed mental health and stress, Operation Drive-In, a success, could be replicated with Tribal Nations, 2600 hospital beds in ND - only 19 are being currently used for COVID-19 cases

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