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Dear Friends,
Earlier this week, the legislature voted unanimously in the House and Senate to approve emergency funding for the Department of Health to continue their response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The bill included protections for taxpayers that would require money to be paid back to the general fund if it goes unspent.
The legislature is considering additional steps to ensure our state and health care system can respond as quickly and effectively as possible — Minnesotans should have confidence that legislators, the governor, and state agencies are working closely based on the expert recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control.
As this situation unfolds, social media could be filled with misinformation so please continue to rely only on information from trusted sources. Your best sources for up-to-date information are the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) websites.
MDH: COVID-19 Home Page
MDH: Prepare and Prevent COVID-19
MDH: Situation Update for COVID-19
CDC: COVID-19 Home Page
CDC: COVID-19 FAQ
Health officials have stressed the importance of all Minnesotans continuing to help limit the spread of coronavirus by:
- Staying home and away from others if you are sick.
- Covering your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue.
- Washing your hands frequently for 20 seconds with soap and water.
- Avoiding touching your face throughout the day.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is spread primarily by respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, which is similar to how influenza is spread. It can also spread when people touch surfaces that have been contaminated by an infected person and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.
Finally, MDH has a hotline for people to call with any questions at: 651-201-3920.
Sincerely,
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