​May 29 Press Conference Summary

Current COVID-19 Case Numbers in North Dakota: 2,439 total positive cases, 579 active confirmed cases, 1,882 recovered, 59 deaths
Speakers: Governor Burgum, Chris Jones – Executive Director Department of Human Services

Focus: ND Smart Restart Risk level lowered from moderate to low – effective immediately

• ND Smart Restart protocols – low risk:
• State facilities are opening June 1 under ND Smart Restart guidelines

• Working on plans to allow visitors at long-term care facility visitors – Target June 25th.
  • 47 COVID-19 related deaths in long-term care facilities from an estimated 10,000 residents​
• Serology Testing (antibody testing) – State ordered 178,000 tests. Link to keeping track of testing results 
• NDDOT is by appointment only