Patients who no longer need to be isolated: 469,149
Total approximate number of completed tests: 7,289,410
Deaths: 6,462 o Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities: 4,046
Total cases requiring hospitalization: 25,683 o Total hospitalized in ICU: 5,295
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 Walz: State to Vaccinate 70% of Seniors by End of March Before Expanding Vaccine Eligibility
Governor Tim Walz announced on Feb. 25 that Minnesota will remain focused on vaccinating most of the state’s seniors before expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Walz issued guidance to vaccinate 70% of adults 65 years of age and older before expanding eligibility, and aims to reach this goal by the end of March. The directive is the latest commitment of the Walz-Flanagan Administration to vaccinating seniors and keeping them safe.
The state has made tremendous progress in vaccinating our most vulnerable population. As of Thursday, Minnesota has vaccinated more than 43% of Minnesotans aged 65 and over. Severe illness and death in our long-term care settings have plummeted as we vaccinated these most at-risk Minnesotans: deaths are down 97% from their November peak, and cases are down 89%.
Once 70% of the state’s seniors have received the vaccine, Minnesota will expand eligibility based on underlying health conditions and workplace exposure risk. Based on current projections, the next group of Minnesotans eligible for a vaccine will begin getting them in April, and every Minnesotan should be able to get a vaccine by this summer.
The state has developed an expansive infrastructure for vaccinating efficiently and equitably, and every Minnesotan who wants a vaccine will have the opportunity to get one as supply increases in the coming months.
Minnesota will move forward with phases of vaccine eligibility based on science, medical evidence, and federal guidance.
The image below is the anticipated timeline for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Anticipated timelines for phases are subject to change as vaccine supply from the federal government is adjusted in the coming weeks. Details on these vaccination phases are available on the COVID-19 Response website’s Who’s Getting Vaccinated page. Information about how those groups will get vaccinated will be shared in the coming weeks. All Minnesotans should sign up for the Vaccine Connector to stay informed on their eligibility and get connected to vaccine opportunities once they become eligible.
Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine still far exceeds supply: the weekly supply of vaccine allocated to Minnesota is less than a single percentage point of the number of doses needed to vaccinate all Minnesotans. As we await more vaccine supply from the federal government, Minnesotans need to remain vigilant by wearing a mask, social distancing, getting a test if they have symptoms, and staying home if sick.
Governor Walz Highlights Partnerships with Community Organizations to Connect Minnesotans with COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Tim Walz joined community leaders at Shiloh Temple International Ministries to highlight that the State has partnered with more than 30 community-based organizations to help connect Minnesotans with the COVID-19 vaccine. As COVID-19 Community Coordinators, these partners will work with the State to ensure people in Minnesota have access to the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector and other COVID-19 information specific to their communities, including in multiple languages.
COVID-19 Community Coordinators work directly with communities hit hardest by COVID-19, including communities of color, American Indian communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and Minnesotans with disabilities. In addition to connecting them to vaccines, they continue to help community members find critical resources to address the impacts of COVID-19, such as employment, food access, housing, child care, and legal rights.
The Columbus, Ohio Black Physicians Network created a video about the COVID-19 vaccine. It covers vaccine hesitancy and addresses the need for vaccination in communities of color.
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.
Albert Lea Armory, 410 Prospect Ave Saliva Feb. 26-27, March 1-2, 8-9 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Anoka
Anoka Armory, 408 East Main St Saliva Feb. 26-27, March 2-5, 9-13 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Bloomington
Creekside Community Center 9801 Penn Ave South Bloomington, MN 55431 Saliva Feb. 26, March 2-6, 8-12 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: 11 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 Feb. 26-27, March 1-2, 8-9 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 Wednesday - Sunday Weekdays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Enter the DECC parking lot through the east gate closest to the William A Irvin Museum Ship. You can park in the ramp, or make use of the DECC’s surface parking. Enter the DECC facility through Door A, and proceed down a hallway to South Pioneer Hall.
Hibbing
Hibbing Armory, 2310 Brooklyn Dr Saliva Feb. 26, March 3-4 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Hutchinson
Hutchinson Armory, 1200 Adams St SE Saliva Feb. 26-27, March 3-4, 10-11 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights Armory, 8076 Babcock Trail Saliva Feb. 26-27, March 2-5, 9-13 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: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Weekends: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Starting on Monday, February 22, COVID-19 testing at the Minneapolis Convention Center will be held in Exhibit Hall B. Enter on the east side of the building. Parking is available in the 3rd Avenue ramp.
Minneapolis
Saliva Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, 1301 N 10th Ave Saturday, Feb. 27 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Moorhead
Former Thomas Edison Elementary School, 1110 S 14th 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
Morris
Morris Armory, 722 Iowa Ave Saliva Feb. 26-27, March 3-4, 10-11 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
St. Paul
Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 175 W Kellogg Blvd Saliva 7 days a week Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 5 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 March 1-4, 6, 8-11 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
Wadena
Wadena Armory, 517 North Jefferson St Saliva Feb. 26-27, March 1-2, 8-9 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment: mncovidtestingappt.as.me
COVID-19 does not discriminate based on race, where you come from, your immigration status, or anything else.
If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of discrimination or bias call Minnesota's Discrimination Helpline at 1-833-454-0148 or submit this online form. The helpline is staffed by investigators from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Translation/interpretation services are available.
If you are the victim of a crime, including a hate crime, or fear for your safety, call 911 immediately.
