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A.M. POSITIVE TEST RESULTS | March 27 at 3 p.m. - March 28 at 9 a.m. 

• Woman in her 40s from Mountrail County, under investigation 
• Man in his 30s from Cass County, community spread 
• Man in his 60s from Sioux County, community spread 
• Man in his 30s from Stark County, under investigation  
• Man in his 40s from Morton County, under investigation  
• Man in his 30s from Stark County, close contact 
• Man in his 30s from Burleigh County, under investigation  
• Man in his 40s from Burleigh County, under investigation  
• Man in his 60s from Barnes County, under investigation  
• Woman in her 50s from Barnes County, under investigation 
• Woman in her 60s from Cass County, under investigation  
• Woman in her 20s from Cass County, under investigation  
• Woman in her 50s from Cass County, travel 
• Man in his 40s from Cass County, under investigation 
• Woman in her 20s from Cass County, under investigation  

Gov. Doug Burgum today expanded business closures in North Dakota to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and protect public health, while also suspending payment of unemployment taxes to allow employers to focus on their businesses and employees during the COVID-19 crisis.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is now scheduling appointments for commercial driver license (CDL) knowledge and road tests, as well as adding endorsements. CDL services are available by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted at this time. 

Below are the COVID-19 results from March 27, 2020 as of 3pm.

The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) today reported the first confirmed death of a North Dakota resident due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The death occurred in a man in his 90s from Cass County who had underlying health conditions and acquired COVID-19 through community spread, meaning the source of infection was unknown.

Anglers looking to enjoy the nice weather this weekend by fishing open water on the Missouri River System can check the status of boat ramps at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.

Below are the COVID-19 results from March 27, 2020 as of 9am.

Gov. Doug Burgum today released modified operating practices and an emergency grant program for child care providers to help them through the COVID-19 crisis and ensure that child care services are available for health, safety and other lifeline workers. The governor also signed an executive order giving counties the option of mail ballot-only elections to protect public health during the coronavirus emergency.

Below are the COVID-19 results from March 26, 2020 as of 3pm.

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID deadline enforcement one-year from the current October 1, 2020, deadline to October 1, 2021.