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CNMI now has 16 Covid-19 cases
The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas has recorded a new Covid-19 case.
Northern Marianas temporarily halts mass testing for Covid-19
Mass testing for Covid-19 in Northern Marianas has been temporarily halted to allow for a timely return of results.
CNMI Covid-19 case confirmed, tally now at 15
An additional case of Covid-19 has now been confirmed in the Northern Marianas, taking the CNMI's tally to 15 cases of the coronavirus.
CNMI has 'presumptive positive' Covid-19 case
After nearly three weeks without a positive Covid-19 case, the Northern Marianas has announced a presumptive positive case discovered during mass testing.
CNMI gets $US36M to fight Covid-19
The CNMI has received $US36 million in funds under the CARES Act and it plans to spend nearly a third of it to buy Covid-19 test kits and Personal Protective Equipment.
CNMI eases curfew but asks for more federal help
With 15 days of no Covid-19 cases, the Northern Marianas has eased its curfew on residents from 7pm to 6am to just seven hours from 10pm to 5am.
CNMI borders to open slightly as mass COVID-19 testing underway
With the Northern Marianas starting mass testing, the islands' borders are expected to reopen with United Airlines planning to resume its Guam-Saipan flights on Saturday.
CNMI tourism numbers reduced to zero due to Covid-19 pandemic
The Northern Marianas' governor has conceded the toll the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the local economy, with tourism numbers reduced to zero.
Sport: Mini Games set to be postponed until 2022
The upcoming Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas are set to be postponed until May 2022 to avoid a clash with the Tokyo Olympics.
Nine recover from Covid-19 in CNMI
Health officials in the Northern Marianas say nine patients infected with Covid-19 have now recovered.
CNMI records more Covid-19 cases as testing kits arrive
The Northern Marianas has recorded two new cases of Covid-19, bringing their total number of infections to 13.
CNMI Covid-19 cases jump to 11
The number of Covid-19 cases in the Northern Marianas has jumped to 11 after three people tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sport: Pacific Mini Games set to be postponed to avoid Olympic clash
The Northern Marianas have been asked to consider alternative dates for hosting the 2021 Pacific Mini Games in an effort to avoid a clash with the Tokyo Olympics. The Mini...
Violators of quarantine in CNMI threatened with jail time
The Northern Marianas government has vowed to imprison anyone caught violating the mandatory 14-day quarantine requirement for arrivals instituted to control the spread of Covid-19 in the islands.
CNMI records two confirmed Covid-19 cases
The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas has recorded its first two cases of Covid-19 according to the Governor.
CNMI Education Board to sue govt
The CNMI's Board of Education is planning to sue the administration of Governor Ralph Torres.
CNMI economy slid dramatically in 2018 - report
The Northern Marianas economy declined by 20 percent in 2018 due to the destruction from Super Typhoon Yutu that year, a new US Government Accountability Office report shows.
CNMI tourism industry feels the pinch amid coronavirus fears
The Northern Marianas is beginning to feel the pinch with a lack of visitor arrivals and the tourist district a virtual ghost town.
CNMI implements new austerity measures
The Northern Marianas has introduced austerity measures as the territory looks to be hard-hit by the loss of Chinese tourism.
Tax increases proposed in CNMI to boost school funding
In an effort to shore up funding for local schools, a proposal has been submitted to the Northern Marianas Legislature to impose a number of tax increases aimed at higher earners.