BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – Gov. Doug Burgum was joined by local leaders in announcing a new Red River Valley COVID-19 Task Force to address an increasing concentration case numbers in Cass County.
Cass County continues to post the highest percentage of positive tests in the state at an average positive rate of 9.6% for the last 14 days, significantly higher than the statewide rate of 2.8%
“While we have expanded testing and deployed rapid response teams to Cass County, we can do more to slow the spread of COVID-19 in North Dakota’s largest metro area,” Burgum said. “We’re grateful to these local leaders and health care officials for their partnership and dedication to protecting public health and saving lives and livelihoods.”
Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis and Cass County Commission Chairman Chad Peterson will serve on the task force. Desi Flemming, director of Fargo Cass Public Health, will chair the task force.
The task force plans to coordinate with representatives from Clay County, Minn., and the State of Minnesota, as success will depend on an integrated plan, Burgum said.
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