COVID-19 Updates: June 23, 2021

View this as a webpage Minnesota Department of Health June 23, 2021 Minnesota News and Outreach Vaccine Ambassadors Governor Walz announced the State of Minnesota is partnering with leaders representing all aspects of Minnesota life – including the arts, business and civic community, sports, and elected officials – to spread the word about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. In the state's continued efforts to meet Minnesotans where they are and get them the information they need to decide to get vaccinated, this initial roster of leaders will engage directly with Minnesotans all across the state. They will highlight the importance of getting vaccinated in a variety of ways, including text, call, and email messages. Dessa, Singer, rapper, and writer Pat Baustian, Mayor of Luverne Ben Schierer, Mayor of Fergus Falls  PJ Fleck, Head Football Coach at University of Minnesota Beth Ford, President and CEO of Land O'Lakes Dr. Daniel Grossman, CMO of Best Buy and Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Josie Johnson, civil rights activist Ben Schierer, Mayor of Fergus Falls Lindsay Whalen, Head Women's Basketball Coach at University of Minnesota "Never been more excited to rock a Band-Aid," said singer, rapper, and writer Dessa. "Every vaccine administered brings us one step closer to being together again: to hugging friends, eating with the whole family, and — of course — live music. Thanks to everybody who's rolled up a sleeve (and the health care workers doling out the Band-Aids)." Learn more: Minnesota Vaccine Ambassadors to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations. 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 Masking Requirements for Child Care There is no longer a statewide requirement to wear face coverings in most settings. However, other federal, state, or local laws may require face coverings in some settings, and businesses may set their own requirements. To provide for an effective developmental and educational environment, and to ensure safety for workers, students, and children, child care settings must comply with Executive Order 20-81 (Executive Orders from Governor Walz) on the use of face coverings and face shields through June 30, 2021 or until 70% of Minnesotans age 16 years and older receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, whichever comes first. After the expiration of Executive Order 20-81, MDH strongly recommends that people in child care settings continue to follow CDC guidance for unvaccinated people: Use Masks to Slow the Spread of COVID-19. Child care settings will continue to have both vaccinated and unvaccinated people as there is not a vaccine approved for children under 12 years of age available yet. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that child care settings continue prevention measures, including use of face coverings and physical distancing, even after Executive Order 20-81 expires and staff have been vaccinated. Learn more: Masking Requirements for Child Care Face Covering Requirements and Recommendations COVID-19 Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community The LGBTQ+ community is strong and resilient, even when faced with discrimination in many aspects of life such as housing, employment, and health care. This ongoing discrimination has led to LGBTQ+ people experiencing health disparities – some increasing the risk of severe health outcomes from COVID-19. The COVID-19 & MN LGBTQ Community (PDF) resource guide provides basic information about COVID-19 and supportive services available for the LGBTQ+ community in Minnesota. It includes where to find testing locations, LGBTQ-competent health care, discrimination support, housing resources, financial aid, workplace safety resources, and food access programs. For more information, visit Health Equity and COVID-19. Guidance and Resources NEW: Video: What to expect: Visiting a Mobile Vaccine Clinic (YouTube) Uploading Lab Results to MDH RePortal UPDATED: Masking Requirements for Child Care Face Covering Requirements and Recommendations COVID-19 Testing What to Do While You Wait for a COVID-19 Test Result What to Do While You Wait for Test Results (11x17) (PDF) What Your COVID-19 Test Results Mean (PDF) Questions and Answers for Staff, Families, and Clients of Children's Residential Facilities: COVID-19 Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Interim COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Guide (PDF) Appendix B: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF) Appendix E: MIIC Data Quality and Provider Outreach (PDF) COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Test Reporting Requirements Aerosol-Generating Procedures and Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (PDF) NOTE: Look for an "Updated" date below guidance links on our website 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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