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Minnesota Department of Health
Jan. 14, 2021
The Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Update is being sent to the following three MDH mailing lists to reduce duplication:
- Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Updates
- MN Immigrant and Refugee Health Announcements
- The Center for Health Equity
Today's COVID-19 updates include:
Updated Jan. 14, 2020
- Total positive: 441,935
- Patients who no longer need to be isolated: 420,919
- Total approximate number of completed tests: 6,043,802
- Deaths: 5,817
o Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities: 3,716
- Total cases requiring hospitalization: 23,113
o Total hospitalized in ICU: 4,836
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.
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: For more information visit the MDH COVID-19 Testing Site webpage
In the interest of testing participant and site staff safety, testing at the following COVID-19 community testing sites has been impacted due to winter weather conditions.
Minnesotans are encouraged to stay home if they do not need to be tested or if a test is needed, to make an appointment for the adjusted times listed below or order an at-home test.
- Albert Lea
- CLOSING AT 3:30, 1/14
- ALL APPOINTMENTS AFTER 3:30 ARE CANCELLED
- Morris
- CLOSING AT 2:30, 1/14
- ALL APPOINTMENTS AFTER 2:30 ARE CANCELLED
- Worthington
- CLOSING AT 3:30, 1/14
- ALL APPOINTMENTS AFTER 3:30 ARE CANCELLED
We are assessing the conditions for this afternoon and tomorrow at all of our sites. If you were planning to get tested today or tomorrow, please check the state COVID website before you go for the most up-to-date information.
Individuals affected by today’s winter weather are encouraged to consider rescheduling for a later date here at the COVID-19 Community Testing Site webpage
Individuals are encouraged to utilize the state’s no-cost test at home program as well. At-home tests are ordered here: COVID-19 at home testing page
Individuals are also encouraged to continue to follow the state’s COVID-19 guidance: if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and away from others. If you are older or have certain medical conditions, contact your health care provider. If your symptoms get worse or you have difficulty breathing, seek medical care right away. Before going to the doctor's office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them your symptoms.
Albert Lea
Albert Lea Armory, 410 Prospect Ave
Saliva
Jan. 14-15, 20-22, 27-30
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Anoka
Anoka Armory, 408 East Main St
Saliva
Jan. 14-16, 19-22, 26-30
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Bloomington
New location opening Jan. 15:.
Creekside Community Center
9801 Penn Ave South
Bloomington, MN 55431
Saliva
Jan. 15, 19-23, 25-29
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Brooklyn Park
Starlite Center, 8085 Brooklyn Blvd
Saliva
7 days a week
Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Former Office Max building next to the Panda Garden Buffet, just east of Jolly Lane.
Burnsville
Former Pier 1, 1501 County Rd 42 W
Saliva
Friday - Tuesday
Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Crookston
Crookston Armory, 1801 University Ave
Saliva
Jan. 14-16, 19-20, 27-30
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Duluth
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), 350 Harbor Drive, South Pioneer Hall
Saliva
7 days a week
Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
People will enter the DECC parking lot through the east gate closest to the William A Irvin Museum Ship. They may park in the ramp, or make use of the DECC’s surface parking. They will enter the DECC facility through Door A, and proceed down a hallway to enter South Pioneer Hall.
Hibbing
Hibbing Armory, 2310 Brooklyn Dr
Saliva
Jan. 14-15, 20-23, 27-29
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Hutchinson
Hutchinson Armory, 1200 Adams St SE
Saliva
Jan. 14-16, 19-22, 26-30
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights Armory, 8076 Babcock Trail
Saliva
Jan. 14-16, 19-22, 26-30
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
MSP Airport
Terminal 1, 4300 Glumack Dr. (follow signs to the testing site on Level 2 of the Blue Ramp)
Saint Paul
Saliva
7 days a week
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. every day
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Parking will be available for all seeking a COVID-19 test:
Drive to Terminal 1 and into the entry plaza for the parking ramps. Signs will guide you from the inbound roadway to the clinic location itself.
Follow signage to Level 2 in the Blue Ramp.
Walk to the centrally located elevator lobby and follow signs to the clinic.
Mankato
Former Gander Mountain, 1940 Adams Street
Saliva
Friday - Tuesday
Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. South
Saliva
7 days a week
Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Free parking will be available and marked in nearby surface lots and parking ramps.
Enter on the west side of the building off 1st Avenue, then continue to exhibit room E.
Minneapolis
Sabathani Community Center, 310 East 38th Street
Saliva
Saturdays, Jan. 23
12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Minneapolis
Columbia Manor (Columbia Golf Course), 3300 Central Ave. NE
Saliva
Mondays, Jan. 25
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Minneapolis
Hennepin United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave.
Saliva
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursdays, Jan. 21 and 28
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Public Schools Davis Center, 1250 West Broadway Ave.
Saliva
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturdays, Jan. 16 and 30
Moorhead
Former Thomas Edison Elementary School, 1110 S 14th Street
Saliva
7 days a week
Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Morris
Morris Armory, 722 Iowa Ave
Saliva
Jan. 14-15, 20-22, 27-30
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
St. Cloud
River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave South
Saliva
Wednesday - Sunday
Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Parking in the west surface lot next to the Convention Center is available to those being tested. Look for the COVID-19 testing parking signs.
St. Paul
Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 175 W Kellogg Blvd
Saliva
7 days a week
Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Free parking is available on the roof of the RiverCentre ramp. If that is full, metered parking is available in Rice Park.
Entrances:
- Skyway from the RiverCentre Parking Ramp, follow signs. Testing location is about a 5-minute walk.
- Doors by the main RiverCentre sign at 175 W Kellogg Blvd, follow signs. Testing location is about a 3-minute walk.
- Rice Park entrance on Washington Street near Herb Brooks statue, follow signs. Testing location is about a 2-minute walk.
The testing location is ADA accessible. There are ramps and changes to the floor grade. People with mobility challenges may find the Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park locations easier to navigate.
Stillwater
Stillwater Armory, 350 Maryknoll Dr N
Saliva
Jan. 14, 19-23, 25-28
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Wadena
Wadena Armory, 517 North Jefferson St
Saliva
Jan. 14-16, 20-22, 27-30
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Winona
Winona Mall, 1213 Gilmore Ave
Saliva
Wednesday - Sunday
Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Testing is located in the back of the Winona Mall near the DMV (southwest corner), facing Highway 61. The entrance is on the outside of the mall.
Worthington
Worthington Event Center, 1477 Prairie Drive
Saliva
Thursday - Monday
Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
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Community Engagement Tours Rescheduled
Some Community Engagement Tours previously scheduled for Jan. 15 has been rescheduled to Jan. 20. Keep an eye out for other updates.
New tour date information:
Wednesday, Jan. 20 – Hennepin County
Bloomington Community Testing Site
Creekside Community Center
9801 Penn Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20 – Stearns County
St. Cloud Community Testing Site
River’s Edge Convention Center
10 Fourth Ave South
St. Cloud MN 56301
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In an effort to make Minnesota’s community testing sites more welcoming, inclusive, accommodating and accessible to communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Cultural, Faith, and Disabilities Communities Branch has joined with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to offer community testing site tours.
By welcoming community-based organizations, diverse media partners and community leaders to private tours of the sites when they are not open to the general public, these organizations hope to:
- Provide you with the opportunity to learn more about the sites and testing experience, as well as an opportunity to get tested yourself
- Hear your feedback on how to improve the sites to make them more welcoming, inclusive, accommodating and accessible to the communities we all serve
- Strengthen our relationships in order to collaborate in a more coordinated, strategic manner
- Build a team of Community Testing Ambassadors dedicated to influencing their communities to get tested by building trust, breaking down stigmas and barriers, and raising awareness about testing opportunities
Here are the details of the tours:
Friday, Jan. 15 – Dakota County
Burnsville Community Testing Site
Pier 1 (Former)
1501 County Rd 42 W.
Burnsville, MN 55306
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 – Clay County
Moorhead Community Testing Site
Thomas Edison Elementary School (Former)
1110 S. 14th St.
Moorhead, MN 56560
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16 – McLeod County
Hutchinson Community Testing Site
Hutchinson Armory
1200 Adams Street Southeast
Hutchinson, MN 55350
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21 – Winona County
Winona Community Testing Site
Winona Mall
1213 Gilmore Ave.
Winona, MN 55987
11:00 a.m. – noon
Please RSVP to Jesse Stock, the SEOC’s Testing Workgroups State Community Testing Public Information Officer, by sending your name, your organization and the city of the site/s you will be touring via email to jesse.stock@state.mn.us.
If you require any additional accommodations, please let us know in your RSVP and we will do our very best to accommodate. Please also direct any questions about the tour to Jesse in your RSVP.
Minnesota’s community testing sites offer safe, simple testing at no cost to participants – with or without insurance. The sites take extensive precautions to help prevent the spread of the virus. For more information on the community testing sites Minnesota offers across the state, please visit this website: Community testing sites
Information about the state’s current COVID-19 testing guidance can be found here: Who should get tested?
Information about the current guidance of the state’s Stay Safe Plan can be found here: Minnesotas Stay Safe Plan
Vaccine Distribution / COVID-19 Updates and Information - State of Minnesota
There are currently a limited number of vaccine doses available to states from the federal government. Even once doses are promised (allocated) to states, it takes time before they actually arrive and before they can be given to people.
To find more information visit the Vaccine distribution and administration webpage
What Primary Care Providers Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
As vaccines continue to be rolled out, primary care providers are preparing their patients for vaccination. In this article by Healio News, four medical professionals answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Read the Q&A: What PCPs need to know about COVID-19 vaccines article
Questions about mandatory vaccination
Employee questions: For questions on whether the employer can mandate the vaccine or if they have to get the vaccine, refer them to the following document, specifically part “K” that answers Vaccination questions: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).
You can also refer people to the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) labor standard group helpline at 651-284-5075 or 800-342-5354 and press 5, or Email: dli.laborstandards@state.mn.us.
Employer questions: For questions from the employer, refer them to the following document What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) and their legal counsel. MDH does not give legal advice to employers.
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