Priority groups in Phase 1A have been vaccinated. Written By: Kim Wynn | ×
Dr. Matthew Viscito, Chief Medical Officer at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, rolls up his sleeve as LPN Kari Novak gives him one of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22, at Unity Medical Center in Grafton. Eric Hylden / Grand Forks Herald
The Grand Forks Public Health Department and Altru Health System have completed vaccination of priority groups defined in Phase 1A per the North Dakota COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Plan. Phase 1A included all health care workers in direct patient care, first responders and long-term care residents and staff.
The screenings are for asymptomatic individuals only. 6:11 pm, Dec. 29, 2020 ×
Lab workers Marcia Wehe, left, and Sydney Kouba, process rapid coronavirus tests that yield results in 15 minutes. Adam Kurtz / Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks will be offering free, rapid coronavirus testing this week.
Free BinaxNow rapid antigen tests will be available on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 2, at the Columbia Mall and Grand Cities Mall. The city of Grand Forks is partnering with the state of North Dakota and the North Dakota National Guard to provide the testing.
The screening events will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, and 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, inside the Columbia Mall next to the previous Sears location and the Grand Cities Mall in the previous Christian Book Shelf location, next to Ace Hardware (visitors may enter through any of the mall entrances).
Public Health Department workers will receive a gift card, in addition to a free meal. 7:00 am, Dec. 15, 2020 ×
Kathryn Kester is the executive director of the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals. Bonnie Meibers / Grand Forks Herald
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In a Monday news release, Kathryn Kester, GGFYP executive director, said $1,900 has been raised, which surpasses the group’s anticipated goals. In addition to a free meal from Smiling Moose Deli, health department workers will receive a $20 gift card from a locally owned business of their choice.
“Thank you, Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals, for the opportunity to highlight the activities of the Grand Forks Public Health Department and our dedicated staff,” said Marcus Lee, regional emergency preparedness and response coordinator. “With the long hours we often work behind the scenes of this pandemic, it is nice to know we are appreciated. The lunch is a nice token of gratitude th