COVID-19
Community Information and Resources
Last update: April 6, 2021
Resources and up-to-date information from AICHO regarding COVID-19 awareness and safety.
GET THE VACCINE! HELP US END THIS PANDEMIC!
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Governor Walz: All Minnesotans Eligible for Vaccine Starting March 30th 2021
Governor Tim Walz announced today that all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination beginning Tuesday, March 30. The final eligibility expansion comes as the federal government has promised an increased supply of vaccine by April.
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State announces additional, targeted strategies to promote equity in vaccination
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The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After you fill out a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will:
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St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services
Promoting healthy people and communities through prevention and population-focused programs
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Stay up to date on current service information within SLC by regularly checking the COVID-19 Information & Resource page.
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As Cases Fall and Vaccination Ramps up, Governor Walz Adjusts COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
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Unless otherwise noted, the adjustments are effective at noon on Monday, March 15. They include measures to:
- Make it easier to safely gather with family:
- Social gatherings: Up to 50 people outdoors or 15 people for indoor gatherings, both without household limits.
- Youth sports: Pod size increasing to 50 for outdoor activities.
- Religious services: Remove occupancy limit, but social distancing required.
- Celebrations: Follow venue guidance.
- Support small businesses:
- Bars and restaurants : Increasing allowable occupancy to 75%, up from 50%, with a limit of 250 people. The limits apply separately indoors and outdoors. Bar seating increases to parties of 4.
- Salons/barbers: Removing the occupancy limit, but social distancing required.
- Gyms/fitness centers/pools: Increasing allowable occupancy to 50%, up from 25%. Outdoor classes can increase to 50 people.
- Entertainment venues: Increasing allowable occupancy to 50%, up from 25%, both indoors and outdoors, with a limit of 250.
- As summer nears, the state will adjust guidelines for large venues. All venues can open at 50% capacity up to 250 people. Venues with normal occupant capacity over 500 can add additional guests, effective April 1:
- Seated outdoor venues can add an additional 25% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 10,000 people.
- Non-seated outdoor venues can add an additional 15% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 10,000 people.
- Seated indoor venues can add an additional 15% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 3,000 people.
- Non-seated indoor venues can add an additional 10% of their capacity over 500, with a limit of 1,500 people.
COVID-19 Saliva Testing
Now that kids have returned to in-person learning, sports and after school activities, we encourage every family to get tested for COVID-19. Current recommendations from Minnesota Department of Health say that any children who spend time near people outside their immediate household should get tested every two weeks, through the end of the school year.
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Saliva tests are more comfortable than nasal swabs and just as accurate! Results are emailed to you 24-48 hours after taking the test.
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Saliva Testing at the DECC-350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Hours of Operation- effective Feb. 4 2021 Wednesday - Friday: 12 - 7 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Schedule Appointment with Vault Health |
Getting Tested for COVID-19
Minnesota has worked hard with partners from across the state to make COVID-19 testing available to anyone who needs it. Through partnerships with Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota; Vault Health and Infinity BiologiX; and local and tribal public health across the state, Minnesotans have a range of options available to them.
COVID-19 Emergency Food Support
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) collaborated with General Mills to develop the SNAP Campaign focused on families with children who have faced increasing food insecurity over the last year. The campaign will use digital marketing to direct interested people to www.mnfoodhelper.org, which connects them to one of the department’s 32 contracted SNAP specialist partners. This statewide network of partners offers SNAP information and personalized application assistance in all 87 counties.
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Minnesota's Stay Safe Plan
Minnesota is working hard and showing daily progress getting Minnesotans vaccinated. As of February 11, 2021, nearly 600,000 Minnesotans have received nearly 780,000 shots. We all must keep working to protect one another. Keep wearing your mask, keep groups small and distanced, and get a test when it's appropriate. Adjustments to the Stay Safe Plan were announced February 12, 2021. |
MDH Resource Updates:View an up to date, weekly document listing important CDC links, as well as information from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Mental Health resources, funding support opportunities, webinars and virtual meetings, and more.
The daily situation update for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Minnesota can be found HERE on the MDH webpage, which tracks daily confirmed positive cases with demographics by age, race, and county. Download 2021 Updates & Resources Below: 
MDH Videos
COVID-19 Public Hotline:Questions about COVID-19?
Interpreters are available Health questions: 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Weekends: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schools and child care questions: 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m on Weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Weekends. |
Weekly Stats:This report includes more detailed information on testing, confirmed positive cases, demographics, likely exposure, and syndromic surveillance. Some downloadable data files are also provided below the current report.
Updated every Thursday. 
Updated CDC Guidance
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The Discrimination Helpline and Self-isolation sheet can be found in multiple languages on the following websites: https://mn.gov/mdhr/intake/discrimination-helpline.jsp and https://www.healthdesignstudio.ca/
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Staying at home shouldn’t mean staying in an unsafe environment. If you’re experiencing domestic violence, programs and shelters are critical services and remain open. A crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-866-223-1111 or you can text 612-399-9995. Violence Free Minnesota has links and phone numbers to helpful resources. |
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StrongHearts Native Helpline is a culturally-appropriate domestic, dating, and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans, offering support and referrals to resources available. StrongHearts Native Helpline | Find Healing | 1-844-762-8483 (strongheartshelpline.org) |
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COVID-19: Behavioral Health Resource The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. The NCTSN is continuing to create resources to address the behavioral health needs of children, families, and communities impacted by COVID-19. Visit the National Child Traumatic Stress Network website to find the latest updates on behavioral health resources. |
For Native Artists and independent contractors, check out the current unemployment resources available at the link below.
AICHO Artists Respond
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Artists affiliated with AICHO have been hard at work designing videos and artwork to share awareness about COVID-19 from an Indigenous cultural perspective.
Click the button below to explore some of their printable posters and view their work from the first round of artwork submissions. If you are an artist who has exhibited at AICHO and have ideas about contributing to this messaging, contact us at aicho@aicho.org. |
Video Gallery
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Official Message from AICHO
In April 2020, the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) along with five other state-wide Indigenous organizations with the goal to share culturally relevant resources and education around COVID-19 in tribal communities.
AICHO’s COVID-19 Native American Community Communications project will engage American Indian leaders and communities with COVID-19 information provided by MDH resources and create content with culturally appropriate messaging by utilizing Indigenous artists and their art forms to help share visual cultural Indigenous teachings, and values, for all ages about important safety practices while holding onto traditions.
AICHO’s COVID-19 Native American Community Communications project will engage American Indian leaders and communities with COVID-19 information provided by MDH resources and create content with culturally appropriate messaging by utilizing Indigenous artists and their art forms to help share visual cultural Indigenous teachings, and values, for all ages about important safety practices while holding onto traditions.
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