​June 3 Press Conference Summary

Current COVID-19 Case Numbers in North Dakota: 2,679 total positive cases, 444 active confirmed cases, 2,169 recovered, 66 deaths
Graphic used during the press conferences
Speakers: Governor Burgum, Scott Davis: Executive Director - ND Indian Affairs Commission, Mike Faith: Tribal Chairman - Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Margret Gates: Tribal Health Director - Standing Rock Indian Reservation,  

Focus: Completed Tribal COVID-19 testing circuit of all ND Reservations.
  
Additional points of note:

• Executive Order 2020-33 is rescinded
• $40 million from the CARES Act can be utilized as reimbursements, which voids the need for the carryover authority
• SBA has not established a deadline for submitting forgiveness forms for PPP loans.
  • Potential passage of PPP flexibility legislation that would positively affect PPP forgiveness.
  • Governor recommends waiting to submit forgiveness forms to SBA.