COVID-19 Updates: May 26, 2021

View this as a webpage Minnesota Department of Health May 26, 2021 Minnesota News and Outreach COVID-19 Vaccine Update VACCINE DATA 2.5 million Minnesotans have completed the vaccination process. The milestone comes as 64% of Minnesotans age 16 years and older have at least one dose and new COVID-19 cases, positivity rates, and hospitalizations continue to steadily decline. Vaccination data for the 12-15 year old age group is now included on the Vaccine Data dashboard. There is new 12+ category for the county-level data, along with the 16+, 65+, and total population tabs. The 16+ age group is the default group when you first visit the dashboard, and you can toggle to the other population options. The state continues to focus vaccine outreach on meeting people where they are and making it as convenient as possible to get a shot. We encourage all eligible Minnesotans to get vaccinated as soon as they can so we can enjoy more of the things we love and people we miss this summer. Find vaccine locations near you. MINNESOTA STATE FAIRGROUNDS VACCINATION SITE The community vaccination site at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is now offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to all Minnesotans age 18 years and older. Vaccines are available May 26 to June 8 from 12 to 8 p.m. daily. While walk-ins are accepted, you can also make an appointment. Visit State Fair Vaccine: Sign up for your free COVID-19 vaccine or call 833-431-2053. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Materials We are adding new videos, print materials, and translated documents often. Check out the pages below to view, download, or print these resources. Materials and Resources for COVID-19 Response Videos for COVID-19 Response The situation is changing rapidly. Visit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for the most up-to-date information and follow MDH on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram to stay informed. What's New Be a Vaccine Advocate Do you want to promote vaccination in your community? The Be a Vaccine Advocate COVID-19 vaccine toolkit is for you! #RollUpYourSleevesMN This toolkit is designed for individuals or organizations in Minnesota who are passionate about getting their communities vaccinated against COVID-19. It can help vaccine advocates: Encourage Minnesotans to get vaccinated Educate their communities about COVID-19 vaccines Answer common questions and concerns Use and adapt the key messages, handouts, videos, and social media content to help combat misinformation or host and/or encourage trusted community organizations to Host a Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event. You know what works in your community. COVID-19 Stories of Community Outreach and Partnership COVID-19 Stories of Community Outreach and Partnership highlight the efforts of our staff in collaboration with community partners during the COVID-19 response. Some stories provide insight into how this work is done, others discuss what challenges our teams face, but all of them recognize how COVID-19 has pushed MDH to try new strategies so we can fulfill our mission of protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. Community engagement and art: A powerful combination in public health Byron Roberson started Poet Photography in college as a way to channel his talents. When he moved to Minnesota, he found different opportunities for him to showcase his photography through his church and community education programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he partnered with the Minnesota Department of Health through a diverse media contract to create Poet's Uplift, a website dedicated to sharing COVID-19 information tailored to the African American community. Roberson develops his own visual graphics and curates posts for community groups using both information shared by the MDH and from other trusted sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. Roberson even joins meetings with local and trusted health groups like Black Nurses Rock in order to send out more timely and accurate information. He sends out emails with the latest updates to high schools, churches, LGBTQ+ organizations, librarians, and senior centers on his subscription list reaching on average around 3,000 people. Read more: Community engagement and art: A powerful combination in public health Guidance and Resources NEW: Host a Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event Videos for COVID-19 Reponses: COVID-19 vaccine NEW - What to expect: Visiting a COVID-19 State Vaccination Site NEW - What to expect: Accessibility at State of Minnesota Vaccination Sites COVID-19 Stories of Community Outreach and Partnership NEW - Community engagement and art: A powerful combination in public health UPDATED: Be a Vaccine Advocate About COVID-19  COVID-19 Key Messages (PDF) 2020-2021 Planning Guide for Schools: Health Considerations for Navigating COVID-19 (PDF) Masking Requirements for Child Care COVID-19 Action Plan for Congregate Settings (PDF) NOTE: As new Executive Orders and recommendations are issued, we will review and update the guidance and resources on our website accordingly. Look for an "Updated" date below guidance links to know when the resource was last revised. MDH COVID-19 Public Hotline For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call: 1-833-431-2053 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minnesota Department of Health  |  health.mn.gov Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help

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