COVID-19 Response

Green/Low Risk for exposure or transmission, low case counts are reported, public health and private health care are able to safely diagnose, treat, and isolate COVID-19 cases and their contacts. During this level, businesses can reopen, and much of normal life can begin to resume. However, physical distancing measures and limitations on gatherings will still be recommended to prevent transmission from accelerating again. For older adults (those over age 65), those with underlying health conditions, and other populations at heightened risk from COVID-19, continuing to limit time in the community will be important. State and community leaders should prepare health alerts, communicate risk and symptoms, review plans, prepare for public health capacity if needed for spikes in cases.

A low/green risk level increases the recommended occupancy limit for bars, restaurants and other foodservice establishments from 65 percent of licensed facility capacity up to 200 patrons, and to 80 percent of licensed facility capacity up to 300 patrons, with social distancing. Face coverings should be strongly recommended or required. Banquet, ballrooms and event venues are recommended at 75 percent of room capacity, not to exceed the ND Smart Restart capacity limits.

The risk level is set by Governor Burgum's office. More information, including specific information about what each level means, can be found in the ND Smart Restart Guidelines.

The North Dakota Department Health is the agency responsible for tracking and disseminating case information. For information and access to data, please visit their COVID-19 Dashboard.