JAMESTOWN, N.D. (CVHD) – This week, Central Valley Health District (CVHD) with the assistance of Sanford Clinic, the North Dakota National Guard, and various community volunteers administered a total of 834 COVID-19 vaccinations, which included 754 first doses and 80 second doses.
Of those who received their vaccination, 746 were in the 65 and older population, the remainder were Phase 1A health care workers, including University of Jamestown nursing students.
“Our staff worked very hard this week to complete COVID vaccinations in the community. We want to thank all our partners for their assistance as it kept the clinics run very smoothly this week,” stated Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator.
Heinrich issued an emergency order effective Oct. 30, implementing several emergency measures to lessen the spread of COVID-19 in Jamestown. That included requiring face coverings for all public-facing retail and service employees, including liquor and eating establishments, while employees may come in contact with the general public. The emergency order was extended by the City Council on Nov. 2.
While the number of positive COVID cases has decreased in Stutsman County, Heinrich said now is not the time to abandon COVID mitigation measures.
“We are still a long way from elimination of the COVID virus in the community, he said. “Wearing masks has proven to be effective in helping to decrease the number of COVID cases in Stutsman County.”