North Dakota's COVID-19 total rises to 36 with 4 new cases, including 1 in far west
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Burgum also reported three more hospitalizations, bringing the state total to seven. State officials have not released details on those cases. There have been no COVID-19 deaths in
The new cases are in a
The
State and private labs have now conducted 1,602 total tests, with 1,566 being negative. Forty-nine of the state's 53 counties have had at least one resident tested.
A state map of test results by county of residence showed
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Student loan breaks
Burgum and the
The interest rate for variable rate borrowers decreases
"We understand this is an extremely challenging time for our borrowers and want to assist them," Bank President and CEO
The bank's student loan portfolio is
The federal student loan program is automatically providing for deferred payments for all borrowers, according to Hardmeyer.
"Instead of assuming our borrowers want this change, we are requesting they contact us," he said. "We realize some may want to take advantage of the reduced interest rates and continue repaying their student loans on schedule."
To request the deferment of payments, borrowers can complete a form online at bnd.nd.gov/covid or call 800-472-2166, extension 328-5660.
Load limits
The state
Administrative hearings on such matters as suspensions or revocations of driver's licenses that typically are done in-person before a hearing officer can now be held via telephone or video conferencing.
The department also is lifting season load limits on highways across the state. The limits are aimed at protecting roads left vulnerable by the spring thaw. They're typically lifted only when roadbeds have stabilized enough to carry normal loads.
The state transportation director retains the authority to impose load limits on roads that are sustaining heavy damage, according to Burgum.
"Could this rapidly deteriorate some of our state roads ... it's something that we have to watch out for," he said.
Long-term care
The goal of the effort was to ensure long-term care facilities are following the state directive to limit access to the public, and to help them prepare for the outbreak.
"This is about protecting those that are most vulnerable -- our parents, our grandparents, our great-grandparents, including many military veterans," Burgum said.
There have been no COVID-19 cases in
Child care guidance
Burgum during a public briefing on Monday also announced the state is taking steps to shore up the child care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic, and boost safety for both providers and children. The effort has three objectives, the governor said: provide child care for essential worker households, protect the health of children and child care workers, and sustain child care as an industry.
A "rapid planning process" is to culminate with new state guidelines announced no later than Thursday and implemented next Monday to "modify operating practices, prioritize essential workers and create financial support mechanisms," according to a statement from the governor's office.
Questions about the process and guidelines can be directed to
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