Eddy County COVID-19 update

EDDY COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

September 18, 2020

Eddy County has 11 active COVID-19 cases as of September 18, 2020. Eddy County is currently in the low risk level(green). You can view the risk level at the website https://www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus.

The New Rockford-Sheyenne District is requiring anyone who attends any events at the school, such as sporting events, to wear a mask. The NR-S school has collaborated with NFHS Network to be able to view these events online. If you would like to purchase a membership and subscription visit http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/new-rockfordsheyenne-high-school-new-rockford-nd.

I would like to remind parents of a website you can visit that has great information on helping your children deal with any issues related to COVID-19. The website is http://www.parentslead.org/COVID-19 and you can find information including:

• Parenting during a Pandemic

• Creating Calm during the COVID-19 pandemic

• How to Talk to Kids if a Family Member Becomes Seriously ill with COVID-19

• Maintaining Healthy Levels of Stress in Your Children

• Many more topics

Please remember to keep hand washing, social distancing, wearing masks, disinfecting areas, and using hand sanitizer.

You can also visit the website http://www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/north-dakota-coronavirus-cases to find information related to the number of COVID-19 cases in Eddy County and around the state.

Tiffany Harr

Eddy County PIO