In an effort to further prevent and control the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Brandon Bochenski has issued an emergency order requiring masks within buildings and property owned by the City of Grand Forks, to include City-owned busses. This Emergency order will go into effect Monday, October 26, at 6:00 AM.
“Tens of thousands of people will be moving through the Alerus Center with the election and early voting approaching next week. Having this additional safety measure in place to protect our vulnerable populations is necessary, ” said Mayor Bochenski.
“With COVID-19, it has always been my priority to be targeted in my approach and to protect our community’s most vulnerable populations. Since taking office in June I have strongly recommended masks usage and required the City of Grand Forks employees to wear face-coverings – we are now going one step further”, said Mayor Bochenski.
“While businesses and non-profit organizations are not subject to the terms and requirements in this executive order, I would like to see all business owners and nonprofits in Grand Forks adopt policies and procedures consistent with this order to further protect the community of Grand Forks”, said Mayor Bochenski.
“With the continued rise in COVID-19 cases in our county, our mitigation measures are important now more than ever; washing your hands, physical distancing, wearing a mask sanitizing frequently used surfaces, keeping social circles small, and limiting unnecessary exposure is crucial. I want to emphasize the need to be deliberate with our actions. This will help us slow the spread, keep our economy stable, and get us back”, said Mayor Bochenski.
COVID-19 testing, data, and resources information is available at www.grandforksgov.com/covid.
