COVID-19 Weekly Update (12/11/2020)

City of Brooklyn Park sent this bulletin at 12/11/2020 03:30 PM CST

COVID-19 Weekly Update:

Here are the latest updates as of Friday, December 11, 2020

Updates

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced updated quarantine guidance in regards to close contact or exposure to someone with COVID-19. In certain situations, you may end your quarantine after 10 days, or after seven days with a negative COVID-19 test result.
High school students who have lost their job due to COVID-19 are now able to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Applications are due by December 26.

North Memorial is hosting walk-up COVID-19 testing at two locations:
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Market 4414 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Hennepin County will host a free testing event at the Brooklyn Park CAC on Saturday, December 19 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

A semi-permanent COVID-19 saliva testing site is now open in Brooklyn Park, open seven days a week for FREE testing for any Minnesotan.
- Schedule an appointment
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- If you have questions regarding saliva testing, please email mn@vaulthealth.com or call 800-800-5698.
- I just got tested - now what? Learn about what to expect after a test.
We are accepting mask donations throughout the pandemic at the central fire station. They will be distributed to the community.
- 5700 85th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55443

Hotlines

Resource Helplines
Help is available in different languages if you need help with clothing, financial assistance, groceries, medical care and equipment or mediation.
Call 612-348-3000

Help is available for food, rental, mortgage, and transportation assistance.
Call 763-307-4731

Minnesota Food Helpline
Over the phone resource to help people find food and help with applying for SNAP. Multilingual assistance Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 1-888-711-1151

Minnesota Day One Crisis Line
If you’re being hurt or abused, The Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline assists you to get help, get safe, and get support.
Call 1-866-223-1111 or text at 621-399-9995

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The 24/7 lifeline provides support when in distress, has prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and resources for professionals.
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Veteran Suicide Prevention Hotline
24-hour hotline for veterans in crisis and their families or friends.
Call 800-273-8255, press 1

Mental Health MN Hotline
Get resources to help with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Call 877-404- 3190 or text “Support” to 85511

Department of Health Hotline
This is a state hotline staffed by MDH and will be operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
Call 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903.

Discrimination Hotline
Please speak up for these groups who may experience discrimination due to COVID-19
Call 651-539-1133 or 1-800-657-3704