Gov. Ralph DLG Torres has declared a state of significant emergency in the CNMI to prevent the entry and spread of the novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, which, first arose in Wuhan, China. The declaration bans the entry of travelers from China, effective immediately.

At least four workers were injured and taken to the Commonwealth Health Center when a scaffold at the Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s casino-resort project in Garapan collapsed this morning, Friday, Saipan Tribune learned. More details to follow.

A two-car collision across the Shell gas station in Puerto Rico, Saipan about 9:30 last night sent one man to the emergency room of the Commonwealth Health Center. More details later.

On Friday, December 13, 2019, at about 7:35am, the CNMI Department of Public Safety received a call reporting two unresponsive individuals at a Korean restaurant establishment that produces rice cakes located in San Antonio, Saipan. Police were dispatched to the scene.  ...