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Minnesota Department of Health

June 24, 2020

Minnesota News and Outreach

COVID-19 Relief Funding for Businesses

Yesterday, Governor Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is now accepting applications for the $62.5 million Small Business Relief Grants Program for businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Eligible businesses with 50 or fewer employees may apply for grants of up to $10,000. The money will be evenly distributed between businesses in Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro, with at least $10 million to go to minority-owned businesses, $2.5 million to veteran-owned businesses, and $2.5 million to women-owned businesses.

Applications are now open and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 2.

To apply, see DEED: Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants.

Get Tested People who have symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. Other less common symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Visit If You Are Sick for information on what to do if you're sick and where to get tested.

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

Guidance and Resources

NEW:

• COVID-19 & MN LGBTQ Community (PDF)
• 2020-2021 Planning Guide for Schools: Health Considerations for Navigating COVID-19 (PDF)
• Outdoor Visitation Guidance for Long-term Care Facilities (PDF)
• COVID-19 Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) Toolkit for Long-term Care Facilities
• What to do if an employee has COVID-19 (PDF)
• Tracing COVID-19
  To slow the spread of COVID-19, we need to follow where the virus may be spreading in our communities. It is important for people who know they have the virus, and for people who have been exposed to the virus, to stay home and away from others.

UPDATED:

• What to do if you have COVID-19 (PDF)
  
  • Translated versions
• Businesses and Employers: COVID-19
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Bars, Restaurants, and Other Places of Public Accommodation (PDF)
• COVID-19 Sports Guidance for Youth and Adults (PDF)
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Youth and Adult Sports (PDF)
• Reopening of Public Swimming Pool and Aquatic Facilities (PDF)
• COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Youth, Student, and Child Care Programs (PDF)
• COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Overnight Camps (PDF)
• Recommended Supplies for Schools: COVID-19
• COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs
• Food Service Worker Safety Information (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 testing information for long-term care facilities (PDF)
• Aerosol-Generating Procedures and Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (PDF)
• Ethical Framework for Allocation of Remdesivir in the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)

NOTE: As new Executive Orders and recommendations are issued, we will review and update the guidance and resources on our website accordingly. Look for an "Updated" date below guidance links to know when the resource was last revised.

Anxiety or Stress during COVID-19 is Normal

News about infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19 can cause anxiety or stress. This is normal and you are not alone. Find ways to de-stress and recharge, and take the time to monitor your own physical and mental health. For helpful information and resources, visit Daily Life & Coping: Manage Stress.

Minnesota Helpline

For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic

651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Minnesota Department of Health  |  health.mn.gov

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