FARGO, ND (Valley News Live) – Governor Doug Bergham announced Friday night a number of demolition measures aimed at rescuing vulnerable people, ensuring hospital capacity and keeping schools and the economy open, aimed at slowing COVID-19’s acceleration in North Dakota.
Capacity is strained in the state’s health care system, with North Dakotans accustomed to endangering hospitals’ ability to provide first-rate treatment.
Bergham notes that it affects not only Covid-19 patients, but also caregivers of heart attack, cancer, trauma and other urgent needs.
“Our doctors and nurses who worked valiantly on the front lines need our help, and they need it now. From the beginning, we have adopted a data-driven approach to our epidemic response, focusing on saving lives and livelihoods. Right now, the data calls for high-level efforts to counteract these dangerous trends, slow the spread of the virus and avoid the need for economic sanctions, ”Bergham said in a message announcing the measures. “Our situation has changed, and we must change with it. As of tonight, we are announcing four measures designed to reduce the spread of infection in our communities, in order to protect our most vulnerable and ensure hospital capacity. “
Measures include an order from the State Health Officer Fisher who is required to wear face coverings in indoor business and indoor public settings as well as where physical distance is not possible. The order, signed by interim state health officer Dirk Wilke, is in effect from November 14 to December 13. This includes children under the age of 5, exceptions with a medical or mental health condition or disability that makes it unreasonable to wear a mask. , And religious services.
U.S. Department of Disease Control and Prevention The Center said this week that “adopting universal masking policies can help avoid future lockdowns,” and that masks are worn not only by the people around the person wearing the mask, but also by the person wearing the mask.
“The most effective weapon against Covid-1 is wearing a mask,” Wilk said. “It’s a simple tool, but it helps save our loved ones and slow down the spread.”
Bergham signed an executive order today to implement the second remedial action, effective Monday, November 16, and follows:
- All bars, rest restaurants, rentals and food service establishments are limited to 50 per cent of their licensed seating capacity, no more than 150 supporters, and will be closed for personal service between 10pm and 4am, curbside and delivery will still be allowed during those hours. And Bergham encouraged North Dakotans to take advantage and support local industries.
For those already following the ND Smart Restart recommendations of 25 percent capacity in high-risk counties, the change will make them more securely welcome customers to their establishments with masking and distance requirements.
Bergham noted that the state will provide $ 5 million through the Hospitality Grant Program to help these industries navigate these challenging times, and બેંક 70 million through Bank of North Dakota to purchase interest on existing debt eligible for any business whose income is eligible. Millions have been made available. Was negatively affected by COVID-19.
- All banquet halls, broom rooms and event venues are limited to 25 percent of their maximum business, no more than the new capacity limit that has been established with the input of venues and local public health officials depending on the size of the venues. Physical distance and masks will be essential for the safety of all venue employees and supporters.
- Playoff championship competitions and performance events sponsored by the North Dakota High School Activities Association may continue during the month of November under NDHSA requirements. All high school winter sports and other unusual K-12 school activities have been postponed until December 14. This also applies to all organizations, community and club sports for young and adults.
College college and intercollegiate activities must follow the guidelines of the North Dakota University system and their respective national organizations.
Bergham said the four-week pause in activities will help keep schools open to personal instruction – the best learning environment for most students – and make sure students adhere to a reduction strategy of wearing masks and body spacing.
North Dakota’s chief health strategist and dean of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. “I fully support and endorse the orders signed today by the Government Bergam and the State Health Officer,” Joshua Winn said. “We as citizens of North Dakota need to take action now to limit the further spread of the virus and prevent it from jeopardizing our hospital capacity. Let’s do these things now so that Thanksgiving will lead the epidemic situation in North Dakota in the right direction. “
Those who violate the mask and capacity requirements may be cited for violations. Bergham has urged law enforcement and public health agencies to prioritize education in their enforcement, provide warnings and education about the dangers of transmission, while reserving penalties for extremely perverse violations that endanger public health.
Businesses covered by the executive order should continue to adhere to the North Dakota Smart Restart Guide.
In addition to these four steps, state officials continue to meet daily with major North Dakota hospitals to optimize capacity planning and assist with resource needs.
“Despite significant efforts in North Dakota’s testing and case detection, these measures are no longer sufficient, and we now need to implement stronger measures to save lives and protect our health care personnel and capacity,” said Dr. Paul Carson said. , An infectious disease specialist, professor of public health at North Dakota State University, and physician consultant for the state’s response to COVID-19. “We have growing evidence that masking, especially when combined with other mitigation strategies, can significantly reduce the spread of the virus. I am very grateful for the courageous step taken by the Governor to implement the Mask Order implemented across the state and I hope this will help pinch the curve. ”
Medical experts say even small social gatherings with family and friends are increasing the current COVID-19 across the country. Bergham urged North Dakotans to try to limit gatherings in their immediate household group for the next four weeks and wear masks if they gather with people outside the home.
“We believe in North Dakotons. We believe in the power of personal responsibility. We now need more personal responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19, ”Bergham said.
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