Statewide case rates

  • NEW CASES: 138
  • TOTAL ACTIVE CASES: 1,012
  • TOTAL CASES: 108,218
  • TOTAL RECOVERED: 105,707
  • DAILY TEST POSITIVITY RATE: 3%

North Dakota’s active case count increased by 22 on Thursday. Cass County, which includes Fargo, and Burleigh County, which includes Bismarck, reported 24. The two-week rolling average positivity rate is 4.3%.

Hospitalizations, deaths

  • ACTIVE HOSPITALIZATIONS: 48
  • DEATHS, NEWLY REPORTED: Two
  • TOTAL DEATHS: 1,499

The health department reported two new deaths on Thursday. The state no longer provides the specific age ranges or counties of newly reported deaths.

Vaccinations

  • FIRST DOSE ADMINISTERED: 280,514 (46.9% of population)
  • COMPLETED SERIES (2 DOSES): 250,922 (42% of population)

North Dakota continues to be a national leader in vaccine distribution, with more than 553,800 shots administered. The demand for vaccines has plateaued in the last month, and the Department of Health has scheduled an “Ask a Doctor” town hall with medical experts for 2:30 PM Friday, May 7 to discuss the importance of getting vaccinated. The department urges residents to seek more information at www.health.nd.gov/covidvaccinelocator.