N.D. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined N.D. Department of Health personnel in administering COVID-19 testing in the parking lot of the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on May 14.
N.D. National Guard continues assisting with COVID-19 testing process in Grand Forks
N.D. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined N.D. Department of Health personnel to administer voluntary COVID-19 testing at a drive-through testing site in the parking lot of the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on May 14. The Guardsmen partnered with the N.D. Department of Health and other civilian agencies in support of the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Guard members are utilizing personal protective equipment and following distance guidance measures to prevent the spread of the virus, while continuing in the performance of their missions. They are working to help their neighbors in the communities where they live and work.
N.D. National Guard on the Night Shift!
The N.D. National Guard Soldiers are assisting the N.D. Department of Health (NDDoH) in the fight against COVID-19 by working the night shift at the lab on May 12 in Bismarck. While most of us sleep, eight Guard Soldiers are on duty overnight assembling COVID-19 test kits. Besides helping the lab run 24/7 operations, N.D. Guard members are also assisting the NDDoH with their administrative work.
Staff Sgt. David Albrich, left, 957th Multi-Role Bridge Company and Spc. Andy Huber, 816th Military Police Company, work as a team to assemble COVID-19 testing kits at the N.D. Department of Health lab on May 12 in Bismarck.
Pfc. Abbie Jensen, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment, adds one more complete COVID-19 testing kit to the pile at the N.D. Department of Health lab on May 12.
Spc. Daimen Bibeault, right, Company A, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment and Sgt. Shawn Alsadon, Company D, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment work the grave yard shift assembling COVID-19 test kits at the N.D. Department of Health lab on May 12.
Guardsmen Assist in n95 mask cleaning station
N.D. Guard Soldiers assisted in the receiving and unloading of shipping containers at the N.D. Department of Health warehouse in south Bismarck on April 29. The containers, filled with equipment and materials needed to establish cleaning stations for N95 masks, were staged precisely to facilitate electrical hook up and ventilation. According to the contractor guiding the efforts, there are 60 of these cleaning stations nationwide, which allow N95 masks to be sanitized and reused.
COVID-19 Deep Cleaning
Airmen from the 119th Wing traveled to the Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston to assist in the deep cleaning and sanitizing the facility on May 13, 2020. Their efforts are intended to protect residents against any outbreaks of COVID-19 and to ensure they can live in a safe environment. After each room was sprayed with disinfectant, Airmen entered to wipe down and mop all items and surfaces. A quality control check was done before and after each room to check the effectiveness of the cleaning process. The results of the cleaning resemble operating room standards.
Airmen from the 119th Wing wipe down all surfaces in the chapel at Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston on May 13. The Airmen worked many hours over the course of a few days to deep clean and sanitize the facility to near operating room standards of cleanliness.
Staff Sergeant Ashley Laine, Airman 1st Class Alexia Durkop, and Airman 1st Class Alexis Thomas of 119th Wing work together to clean the hallways of Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston on May 13. The people living in the center were moved into common rooms as their rooms and hallways were thoroughly cleaned.
Staff Sgt. Brian Olson and Staff Sgt. Ashley Laine of the 119th Wing, sanitizes surfaces in the chapel at Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston on May 13. The team was assembled to help sanitize long term care facilities throughout the state to help protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe COVID-19 testing
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