North Dakota sets record highs in number of COVID-19 positive cases, active cases and tests

[Nevilledog]

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https://www.inforum.com/newsmd/coronavirus/6625788-North-Dakota-sets-record-highs-in-number-of-COVID-19-positive-cases-active-cases-and-tests

BISMARCK — North Dakota set COVID-19 record highs on Thursday, Aug. 20, and the state is now experiencing the largest presence of COVID-19 it has weathered to date.

The North Dakota Department of Health on Thursday announced record highs in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in one day and set a new milestone for the prevalence of active cases in the state.

Thursday's record-breaking numbers included 7,738 additional tests and 274 new positive cases. The number of tests has increased because universities statewide are beginning to hold COVID-19 testing events as students return to campus to begin fall classes, a Department of Health spokesperson said.

North Dakota saw a huge increase in active cases with now almost 1,400 North Dakotans known to be infected — a landmark the state will almost certainly break as the number of COVID-19 cases only continues to rise.

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[Rorey]

1. It's my ex-brother's fault

He's been traveling there, repeatedly, all summer.