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The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is utilizing a phased strategy approach to resume visitation at its facilities. The Youth Correctional Center (YCC) began outdoor visitation June 27 and Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC) is set to begin outdoor visitation July 3. James River Correctional Center (JRCC) and North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP) are finalizing plans to resume visitation.

Below are the COVID-19 results as of June 30, 2020

Below are the COVID-19 results as of June 29, 2020.

As skilled nursing, basic care and assisted living facilities move through North Dakota’s phased-in reopening approach, state agency officials, industry leaders, facility residents, their family members and advocates continue to work together to find a balance between residents’ health, safety, well-being and rights.

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is hosting two free mass testing events this week in partnership with the North Dakota National Guard, local public health units and local community leaders.

The Collette Fitness Center located on the Life Skills and Transition Center (LSTC) campus in Grafton will reopen for members only on Monday, July 6, with modified operating procedures and cleaning and sanitation protocols as outlined in the ND Smart Restart guidelines for fitness centers. The center closed on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Below are the COVID-19 results as of June 28, 2020.

Below are the COVID-19 results as of June 27, 2020.

Below are the COVID-19 results as of June 26, 2020.

In an effort to safely reunite individuals living at the Life Skills and Transition Center (LSTC) in Grafton with loved ones, the center recently modified its on-site visitation guidelines and launched a pilot project that allows for in-home visits under certain circumstances. The center is part of the North Dakota Department of Human Services and provides residential and support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.