COVID-19 Updates: July 1, 2021

View this as a webpage Minnesota Department of Health July 1, 2021 Minnesota News and Outreach COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency Ends Yesterday, the Minnesota Legislature passed a bill to end the peacetime emergency effective 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2021. Executive Orders, business restrictions, and Stay Safe requirements are ending. Minnesota's peacetime emergency gave the state the tools necessary to quickly establish, staff, and operate state vaccination sites and acquire supplies and technology to support the vaccine effort. It also supported the expansion Minnesota's testing capacity and many other efforts to keep all Minnesotans safe throughout the pandemic. It's important to continue to follow the updated COVID-19 guidance and recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health found at Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). For a full list of updated guidance and webpages, refer to the Guidance and Resources section below. Travel Voucher Vaccine Incentive Minnesotans who get their shot between July 1 and August 7 at MSP Airport's Terminal 2 will be entered into a weekly drawing for a $500 travel voucher through Sun Country Airlines. Minnesotans must be 18 or over to receive the shot and enter for a chance to win. This opportunity is open to the general public. No boarding pass or appointment are required. The Terminal 2 vaccination pop-up is located at 7150 Humphrey Drive and is open every day from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being administered at Terminal 2. One-hour parking vouchers are available for the purpose of vaccination. A new winner will be announced weekly for five consecutive weeks. Undrawn entries do not rollover into subsequent weeks. Learn more at Governor Walz Announces "Safe Travels, Minnesota" Vaccine Incentive with Sun Country Airlines at MSP Terminal 2 Pop-Up Location. 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 COVID-19 Testing Recommendations Vaccination and other measures have been effective at stopping the spread of COVID-19, but testing remains a key prevention tool, especially for people who are not fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or two weeks after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. MDH has updated guidance for who should get tested and when. Here are some key points from that guidance. People who are not fully vaccinated should get tested if they are in contact with someone who has COVID-19. People who are not fully vaccinated should also get tested every two weeks if they have frequent contact with people outside their household, or if they participate in activities where social distancing may not be possible. People who are not fully vaccinated should get tested after travel within the U.S. Vaccinated or not, anyone who travels internationally should get tested upon returning to Minnesota. COVID-19 testing is free. To find no-barrier community testing sites, visit COVID-19 Community Testing Sites. If you need special accommodations or have accessibility needs, contact the COVID-19 hotline: 1-833-431-2053. For more detailed information, including a testing grid based on vaccination status, visit COVID-19 Testing. Read the news release: Health officials outline COVID-19 testing recommendations for summer season. Community Testing Update Several Minnesota community testing sites are sun-setting as the state makes more progress on vaccine and sees a steady decline in COVID-19 testing volumes and positivity rates and cases. Minnesotans can walk-in or make an appointment at the community testing sites that remain open. Brooklyn Park: Starlite Center Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Mankato: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport Moorhead: Former Thomas Edison Elementary School St. Cloud: River's Edge Convention Center Winona Mall Find up-to-date details at COVID-19 Community Testing Sites.  Note: All community testing sites will be closed July 3-5 in observance of Independence Day. Minnesotans can also take advantage of the state's no-cost COVID-19 Test at Home program and drive through or walk in at most local Walgreens or CVS locations. Guidance and Resources NEW: New video: PSA - Johnson & Johnson is a One and Done Shot (YouTube) Recommendations for Welcoming and Inclusive Vaccination Sites COVID-19 Testing Recommendations (PDF) COVID-19 Universal Eye Protection Risk Assessment for Long-term Care and Assisted Living-type Settings (PDF) UPDATED: COVID-19 Testing About COVID-19 Vaccine Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19 (PDF) Lost Your Vaccine Card? (PDF) Quarantine Guidance for COVID-19 (PDF) Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 Patients Uploading Lab Results to MDH RePortal COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Test Reporting Requirements Waivers and Modifications: COVID-19 COVID-19 Community Engagement Webinars Executive Order and requirement language removed or edited on 6/30: About COVID-19 Protect Yourself & Others Face Covering Recommendations Frequently Asked Questions About Wearing Face Coverings Community Settings COVID-19 Organized Sports Recommendations (PDF) COVID-19 Testing for Minnesota Organized Sports Participants (PDF) Recommendations for Music Activities and Performances During COVID-19 (PDF) COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Certified Child Care, Youth Programs, and Camps (PDF) COVID-19 Guidance for Festivals, Fairs, and Large Gatherings (PDF) Caring for People in Their Homes (PDF) COVID-19 Planning Recommendations for Funeral Services and Ceremonies (PDF) Recommendations for Hmong Funerals during COVID-19 (PDF) Guidance for Facilities Providing Transportation Services during COVID-19 (PDF) Homeless Shelters and Other Congregate Settings: Interim Guidance for Providers (PDF) Interim Guidance for Correctional Settings Based on Community and Facility Transmission Levels of COVID-19 (PDF) COVID-19 Prevention and Management in Licensed Group Homes (PDF) Businesses & Employers COVID-19 Recommendations for Business and Industry (PDF) Guidance for Environmental Health Response to COVID-19 Cases in Regulated Business (PDF) Schools and Child Care: Best Practice Recommendations COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Summer School (PDF) COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Summer School: Executive Summary (PDF) Masking Recommendations for Child Care Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) Guidance for Mitigating COVID-19 at Higher Education Institutions (PDF) Long-term Care Guidance for Outings Essential Caregiver Guidance for Long-term Care Facilities 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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