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Minnesota Department of Health
September 30, 2020
Today's COVID-19 updates include:
- Status of COVID-19 in Minnesota
- Upcoming Testing Events
- New & Updated Materials
- Upcoming Webinars
- Other Updates
- Reminders
Updated September 29, 2020
- Total positive: 98,447
- Patients who no longer need to be isolated: 88,380
- Total approximate number of completed tests: 2,07,350
- Deaths: 2,020 o Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities: 1,449
- Total cases requiring hospitalization: 7,633 o Hospitalized in ICU as of today: 2,129
Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020.
The number of lab-confirmed positive tests among Minnesota residents will be updated daily on Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with test results from the previous day. The page also includes a map of counties with confirmed cases, and more.
This total reflects only the results from laboratory testing. There are more cases in Minnesota, and the virus is circulating in communities. It is important for everyone to follow advice on community mitigation and social distancing to help us flatten the case curve.
Governor has launched a public dashboard which includes race data of cases: Minnesota COVID-19 Public Dashboard.
Upcoming Testing Events
COVID-19 Community Testing
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) works in partnership with communities to provide safe and free on-site COVID-19 testing in areas with outbreaks, increasing cases, or other barriers to access existing test sites.
Newly listed:
New & Updated Materials
Community Testing and Saliva Testing website added to state COVID-19 Response site
Links to the MDH community testing and saliva testing websites are now posted on the Find Testing Locations page on the state COVID-19 Response website.
Campaign Activities and Events: COVID-19
This information is about campaign activities and events in Minnesota.
Including:
- Staying safe during campaign events and activities
- Preparedness plan and guidance
- Attendance
- Face covering requirements
- Multi-unit dwellings
Campaign Activities and Events: COVID-19
Role of Minnesota National Guard in COVID-19 Community Testing
Why?
- The data shows increasing numbers of positive cases in communities all over the state among people who don’t know how they contracted the virus.
- That means people who don’t know they have it are spreading the virus.
- This “community spread” puts those most vulnerable to the worst complications at grave risk.
- Testing helps people know if they have it so they are informed and can protect their friends, family, and neighbors who might experience serious complications if they contract COVID-19.
Role of National Guard
- Minnesotans in the National Guard are extraordinarily skilled at providing logistical and other services efficiently and effectively.
- Putting up temporary health care clinics in communities all over Minnesota to provide testing for people who want it is a significant undertaking.
- The men and women of the Guard will help deliver supplies, set up temporary testing clinics, ensure safe flow of traffic, and provide other services as needed for the communities being served.
MNNG role community testing
Translated videos
Symptoms
Symptoms PSA- Swahili
Managing COVID-19 Symptoms at Home
Managing COVID-19 Symptoms at Home - Lao
Stay Safe PSA
Stay Safe PSA- Hindi
Stay Safe PSA- Swahili
Stay Safe PSA- Amharic
Stay Safe PSA- Somali
Stay Safe- Arabic
Stay Safe - Oromo
When to return to work
When can I return to work when I am sick with COVID-19 - Spanish
When can I return to work after someone living with me is sick with COVID-19 - Spanish
Common Myths and COVID-19 Basics
This project was funded by the University of Minnesota and completed with the support of Bethesda Family Medicine Clinic.
COVID-19 Basics - Somali
Common Myths - Somali
COVID-19 Basics - Burmese
Common Myths - Burmese
COVID-19 Basics - Karen
Common Myths - Karen
Mask Pride Flyers
Created by Asian Media Access
Mask Pride - English
Mask Pride - Chinese simplified
Mask Pride - Chinese traditional
Mask Pride - Hmong
Mask Pride - Korean
Mask Pride - Thai
Mask Pride - Vietnamese
Upcoming Webinars
COVID-19 Partner Update October 5, 2020: Wear It, Don’t Share It – The Art and Science of Cloth Masks
Date: Monday, October 5, 2020
Time: 2 to 3 p.m. CST
CDC Speakers
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Dr. Cliff McDonald, Acting Chief Medical Officer for the CDC COVID-19 Emergency Response
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Dr. Nancy Burton, Industrial Hygienist, NIOSH Division of Field Studies and Engineering
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LCDR Samantha Morgan, Deputy for Partnerships and Risk Management, CDC COVID-19 Emergency Response (Moderator)
Dr. Cliff McDonald, CDC’s Acting Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Nancy Burton, Industrial Hygienist, NIOSH Division of Field Studies and Engineering will present. LCDR Samantha Morgan, Deputy, Policy Unit Partnerships & Risk Management Team will moderate. Dr. McDonald will share updates on CDC’s COVID-19 response, including the latest scientific information and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and others. In addition, Dr. Burton will cover guidance on cloth masks in “Wear It, Don’t Share It – The Art and Science of Cloth Masks.”
We strongly encourage submitting your questions in advance. Please email eocevent337@cdc.gov with "Partner Call 10/5" in the subject line.
The call will be recorded and posted on CDC's website.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ypCx12HAQRWCnfN0mHUmDw
Previous Partner Update webinars can be accessed here.
Other Updates
From 2020 Hindsight to 20/20 Foresight Registration is open now
The National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are pleased to announce a multi-day, online health communication, marketing, and media forum.
Join us for a free, two-hour exploration October 6-8, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT to learn from leading experts including the following top-notch panel sessions each day:
Tuesday, October 6
Addressing Health Equity and Social Justice Issues during a Pandemic:
What is the Role of the Health Communication, Marketing and Media Professional?
Wednesday, October 7
Achieving Understanding and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination: How do Recent Survey Research and Findings Help Inform Communication Strategies and Messaging?
Thursday, October 8
How Misinformation and the Coronavirus begins, spreads and can be effectively addressed?
Since NPHIC was unable to host an in-person conference, the Forum provides an alternative solution that values the time constraints of those responding to the pandemic while still providing a safe platform for critical information sharing.
To learn more about the Forum, go to www.nphic.org/Forum to register.
Virtual Career Fair: Temporary, remote-work openings to help with state's COVID-19 response!
When: September 30 at 10:00 a.m.
In this special Virtual Career Fair, find out about openings for professionals interested in helping with COVID-19 project support in public health-focused roles, as well as tracking and tracing efforts throughout the state.
Rose International, under contract with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), seeks to fill numerous temporary, remote-work openings for people who can help with Minnesota’s COVID-19 response. Many of these roles can be a fit for people working from home, while some roles will be on-site at MDH offices.
Job requirements vary by role, but interested applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Some positions may require the ability to attend in-person training in St. Paul. If you’re interested, register now for this Virtual Career Fair and have your resume ready.
The project duration is hard to predict due to uncertainty about COVID-19’s impact on our state, but all indications are that a steady level of project support will continue to be needed for months to come.
Participating employer:
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Rose International, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health Rose International, headquartered in St. Louis, was named a “Best Places to Work” in 2019 and 2020 by the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards.
Click here to register for the Virtual Career Fair - Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:00 am
Register now or at least 30 minutes before the event begins, so the coordinator can send you a link to join the event on time.
Connecting to Virtual Career Fairs
All you need to participate is an internet connection, the ability to stream video and audio, plus a few minutes to register.
Prior to the event, you will receive an email from Liz Jennings with a link and instructions on how to participate in the Virtual Career Fair.
Reasonable accommodations requests should be made prior to the event. Please contact: liz.jennings@state.mn.us or 651-259-7570
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