In line with approved guidance by the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) and community-based testing data by the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, Governor Ralph DLG. Torres announced on Monday that the CNMI can now responsibly initiate the next phase in the implementation of its Economic Recovery Plan from Community Vulnerability Level “RED” to “YELLOW.”

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres and Lt. Governor Arnold I. Palacios on Thursday proclaimed CNMI Armed Forces Day to be observed on every fourth Friday of May in the Commonwealth.

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres announced on Saturday that the US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration has approved the CNMI’s implementation plan for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) programs.

The Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) would like to inform the public that one (1) additional person has been recently confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.

WHEREAS, for generations, the men and women of the Marianas have boldly answered the call to serve with great pride and distinction in our nation’s armed forces. These Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen have endured many sacrifices to defend the freedoms that make our islands and nation what it is today.

In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Marianas, the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force would like to remind the general public that Managaha Island and the Grotto remain closed until further notice, pursuant to Directive 14 of the CNMI COVID-19 Emergency Directives of 2020. 

WHEREAS, more than 30 million children receive emergency medical care each year due to illness or injury; and

WHEREAS, emergency medical services are a vital public service to the people and community of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and

The CNMI DCCA CCDF Program announces its plan for the use of $3.25 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.