INFORMATION IS POWER!
That is why you need to arm yourself with accurate and reliable information. There is a lot of misinformation out there about the coronavirus which can be speculative, wrong and sometimes dangerous.
We recognize that so much information can be overwhelming to digest. But make it a priority to check in with these credible sources to make sure you have the latest health facts and community resources.
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
- MDH has added several pages about Long COVID: A Post-COVID Condition, including
- About Long COVID – What we know (and don’t know), including symptoms and treatment.
- Resources and Support – Medical and social support for people experiencing long COVID and their caregivers, plus resources for schools, workplaces, and more.
- What We Are Doing to Learn More.
- Information For Health Care Providers.
- MDH Statement on COVID-19 variant Omicron
- Monoclonal Antibody Treatment MN Fairview Health Expansion
- Boosters for All Adults
- Travel guidelines from the CDC
- Close Contacts & Quarantine
- Quarantine Guidance (PDF)
- What to Do if You have Had Close Contact (PDF)
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Testing Recommendations (PDF)
- MDH Situation Update for Covid 19
- Reinfection data added to web
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids: What Parents Should Know
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids: What Pediatricians Are Saying
- COVID-19 vaccines provide better protection than natural immunity
- Why are COVID 19 vaccine booster shots necessary?
- What are COVID 19 vaccine booster shots?
- Why should people get vaccinated for COVID 19 if we need booster shots?
- COVID-19 and vaccines provide better protection than natural immunity
- COVID-19 Vaccines: What teens should know
MN Governor’s Office
- Gov Waltz Takes Action to Provide Support for Long Term Care Facilities
- New graphics about vaccine for 5-11-year-olds
- Translated StaySafe MN graphic
- COVID-19 Community Vaccination Site at Mall of America expanding hours and capacity
- COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Serving Communities Hardest Hit by Pandemic
Workshops/Webinars
- Blue Cross is offering a NEAR Science training in partnership with FamilyWise. NEAR stands for Neuroscience, Epigenetics, ACEs and Resilience. See attached flyer – Link to training: https://familywiseservices.org/news/understanding-near-science-and-historical-trauma-free-workshop/
Vaccination Events
- Mall of America Vaccine Event site check for times and dates https://www.mallofamerica.com/directory/27649
- A new COVID-19 testing site in Lino Lakes at the former YMCA is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by or make an appointment for a free test! https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/community-testing.jsp.
- Briva Health vaccine clinic every Saturday 9 am – 5pm Minneapolis MN call 1-833-567-6662 for appointment English and Somali
- WellShare International La Puerta Abierta St Paul COVID-19 testing every Monday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. English and Spanish