COVID-19 Updates: Sept. 15, 2021

View this as a webpage Minnesota Department of Health September 15, 2021 Minnesota News and Outreach Docket mobile app: access your immunization record faster Minnesotans can now easily access their immunization record through their smartphones or other mobile devices by using an app called Docket. Docket enables residents with a Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) record to securely view and share their immunization records. MIIC combines all immunizations a person has received into a single record, even if they were given by different health care providers in Minnesota. Starting today, anyone who has a MIIC record can use the Docket app to access their record, including their COVID-19 vaccination. The app provides a PDF document of the immunization record that can be saved to your mobile device, printed, emailed, or texted as needed. With Docket, users can see their immunization history from MIIC, check what vaccines they or their family may be due for, see what vaccines they may need in the future, and share immunization records for health, school, travel, and other purposes. Download the free app by searching "Docket" on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Or, go to Docket to download the app. Easy Access to Your and Your Family's Immunization Records (PDF) Basic steps on how to use the Docket app. Anyone who wants or needs access to their immunization record and does not have a smartphone or does not want to use the app can still request their immunization record from their health care provider or MDH. For more information, visit Find My Immunization Record. New COVID-19 community testing sites Two new community testing sites opened this past week. In addition to the nine other community testing locations, Minnesotans can walk-in or make an appointment at: Lino Lakes: Former YMCA 7690 Village Dr Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 Second Ave S Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Find details or make an appointment at COVID-19 Community Testing Sites.  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. 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 Back to school In-person education and learning is critical to a child's well-being and academic success. As outlined in Best Practice Recommendations for COVID-19 Prevention in Schools for the 2021-22 School Year (PDF), vaccination, masking, testing, and consistent use of layered mitigation strategies should be used to help keep students and educators safe and healthy this school year. Thank you to all the students, families, teachers, staff, visitors, and community members for doing your part to keep kids safely in school! Since July 28, the percentage of Minnesotans 12-15 years old with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose has increased from 42% to 54.6%. For 16-17-year-olds, the rate has increased from 54.2% to 60.5%. We continue to encourage students, their families, and all Minnesotans to get fully vaccinated for the best protection against COVID-19. Testing in K-12 schools remains a powerful tool for preventing the spread of COVID-19. The State of Minnesota encourages all schools to create their own testing program: COVID-19 Testing During the 2021-22 School Year. Learn more about the key points of the school guidance at Schools and Child Care COVID-19 Best Practice Recommendations. What are vaccine breakthrough cases? Vaccine breakthrough cases (where someone becomes sick with the disease after being fully vaccinated) are expected and normal. No vaccine works 100% of the time, but there is still a lot of value in getting vaccinated. We know these vaccines are safe and help keep people from ending up in the hospital or dying from COVID-19. If you do get sick, it is likely that your symptoms will be milder than if you didn't get vaccinated. Based on available data, COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases remain uncommon. According to MDH case and vaccination data, a very small percent of people who were fully vaccinated (14 days since their final dose) later became infected with the COVID-19 virus. Watch the new video: What are vaccine breakthrough cases? (YouTube) Learn more: About COVID-19 Vaccine under "Getting COVID-19 after being vaccinated" Breakthrough data in Minnesota: COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Weekly Update Guidance and resources NEW: What are vaccine breakthrough cases? (YouTube) African Community Testimonial: Umulkheyr (YouTube) Other testimonials in Somali are available at Cudurka Koronafayras 2019 (COVID-19): Talaalka. UPDATED: About COVID-19 Vaccine Interim COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Guide (PDF) Checklist for Vaccination at Satellite, Temporary, or Off-site Locations (PDF) Schools and Child Care COVID-19 Best Practice Recommendations COVID-19 Testing During the 2021-22 School Year COVID-19 Testing for Schools: Frequently Asked Questions Cue Testing Information (PDF) BinaxNOW Professional Testing Information (PDF) Institutes of Higher Education Recommendations for Different Scenarios of COVID-19 Transmission At Higher Education Institutions (PDF) COVID-19 Prevention and Management in Licensed Group Homes (PDF) Guidance for Facilities Providing Transportation Services during COVID-19 (PDF) COVID-19 Investigation Toolkit for Correctional Settings (PDF) Long-term Care Testing: COVID-19 Long-term Care Guidance for Outings Vaccine Provider Models for COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in Minnesota Long-term Care Facilities (PDF) Therapeutic Options for COVID-19 Patients Cue COVID-19 Test 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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