GF health officials feeling more optimistic about coronavirus fight

When it comes to COVID the head of Grand Forks Public Health Department says for now there are more strengths than threats.  Deb Swanson says the biggest challenge is obtaining enough vaccine for those who want to receive a shot.  Swanson told city council members last night (Monday) that she’s optimistic supplies will begin to increase.  Swanson says there are a lot of questions about the new virus variant showing up in parts of the U-S.  “Right now we believe the vaccines will still work for these variants.”

Swanson says the various vaccine makers are planning more extensive studies to make sure that’s the case.

At last check Grand Forks County has administered around 8,000 doses of the vaccine.

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In other council news the city was able to secure $2.5 million dollars in so-called Prairie Dog funding in 2020.  Grand Forks will roll the state dollars over to help fund 2021 road projects.

Members also approved the liquor license transfer of the El Roco Bar and Grill to the Rock Bottleshop.  The move only affects the off-sale potion of the business.