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Minnesota Department of Health
May 21, 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 May 21, 2021
- Total positive: 597,731
- Patients who no longer need to be isolated: 583,021
- Total approximate number of completed tests: 9,780,548
- Deaths: 7,354
o Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities: 4,405
- Total cases requiring hospitalization: 31,699
o Total hospitalized in ICU: 6,441
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.
Videos
Material
For material translated into different languages please visit the COVID-19 Materials and Resource page
Essential Issues Around COVID-19 Vaccines for Vulnerable Populations Webinar
Date: Every Tuesday beginning May 25 until Tuesday June 15
Time: 3:00 p.m. CST
The world has changed significantly since the beginning of the year, but the important role of the community health worker (CHW) and other community outreach workers remains critical to improving the health of many communities. As we grapple with the dangers of the pandemic, it is clear that CHWs have a critical role to play in helping the community better understand how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the fear and uncertainty surrounding vaccines. But information about COVID-19 vaccines is changing rapidly and it is challenging to keep up with the latest knowledge and strategies.
Seeking to respond to critical gaps in knowledge and provide resources necessary to respond to the pandemic, Migrant Clinicians Network has developed an educational series in Spanish on COVID-19 vaccines for CHWs. This series consists of four sessions and will provide resources and training to combat myths about vaccines, address clinical questions about the available vaccines, discuss the impact of vaccines on the workplace, and to explore the mental health implications of COVID-19. Our panel of experts will provide a wide range of resources and information to help CHWs better meet the needs of the communities they serve. We invite you to join us in this important conversation.
Apply to participate
Addressing COVID-19 Health Disparities: Root Causes, Mental Health Impacts, Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities Webinar
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. CST
As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Chapter of the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) are pleased to announce a virtual public health leadership discussion with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy and National Academy of Medicine President Dr. Victor J. Dzau. Join us for this inaugural event in the Dr. Vivek H. Murthy Distinguished Lecture Series on Public Health Leadership.
The goal of the series is to recognize public health leaders whose enduring efforts have made a significant impact in advancing public health. At this first event, Dr. Murthy recognizes Dr. Dzau, President of the National Academy of Medicine and an expert on global health, for his public health efforts during the pandemic.
Watch on NIH VideoCast
Rainbow Health COVID-19 Vaccine Event
Date:
- First dose June 24
- Second dose July 22
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: 2577 West Territorial Road
Call (612) 254-0116 to register. Walk-ins are welcome. Transportation is available.
Rainbow Health COVID-19 Vaccine Event Flyer
WellShare COVID-19 Vaccine Event
Date: May 26 and 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: New City Church/Walker Community UMC 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Call the hotline to schedule an appointment:
- Spanish: (615)-318-0051
- Somali: (612)-254-7308
- Oromo: (763)-312-6362
*This event is approved for individuals 18 years old and older since the available vaccine will be Moderna.
Briva Health Vaccine Event
Date: Every Tuesday and Saturday
Location: 2211 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
*This event is approved for individuals 18 years old and older since the available vaccine will be Moderna.
Briva Health Flyer - Somali
For more information on where to find a COVID-19 Vaccine, visit the COVID Community Vaccination Program
Please see the excerpts below from a press release sent by the Governor’s office on May 19, 2021. You can also view the full press release at The Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Peggy Flanagan News Page.
Governor Walz Highlights ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves, Minnesota Families’ Outreach Campaign Focused on 12-15-Year-Old Vaccinations
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation to use Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, Governor Tim Walz announced that the ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN’ campaign will focus its efforts on outreach to Minnesota families and their children this week.
‘Roll Up Your Sleeves, Minnesota Families’ week will extend through Saturday, May 22. During this week, 12- to 15-year-olds and their families will be prioritized for shots at the Mall of America community vaccination site. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments can be made online through the Community Vaccination Program.
How Minnesotans Can Get Their Shot at No Cost:
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Vaccine Connector: You can directly sign up for an appointment at one of the state Community Vaccination Program locations at VaccineConnector.mn.gov.
- Walk-ins for Minnesotans 12+ will be accepted at state community vaccination sites administering Pfizer vaccines in Bloomington (Mall of America), Saint Paul (Roy Wilkins Auditorium), Lino Lakes and Oakdale.
- Walk-ins and appointments for Minnesotans 18+ are accepted at all sites.
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Vaccine Locator Map: You can use the Vaccine Locator Map to search for providers who are offering COVID-19 vaccine to Minnesotans ages 12 and older at https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp.
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Vaccine Finder: You can also find COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, which allows you to filter by vaccine manufacturer and search for only Pfizer vaccine appointments.
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Health Care Provider: You can also contact your child’s primary health care provider, local public health department, or a local pharmacy.
Please see the excerpts below from a press release sent by the Governor’s office on May 13, 2021. You can also view the full press release at The Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Peggy Flanagan News Page.
Following New CDC Guidance, Governor Walz Announces End to Statewide Face Covering Requirement
Governor Tim Walz announced the end of Minnesota’s statewide mask requirement, aligning Minnesota with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on face coverings. Minnesotans who are not fully vaccinated are strongly recommended to wear face coverings indoors.
Private businesses and local municipalities may still put in place face covering requirements. And Minnesota’s Safe Learning Plan, along with the existing face covering guidance for schools and child care settings, remain in effect.
The CDC announced Thursday that masks are no longer required for fully-vaccinated individuals, either indoors or outside. Minnesotans should follow CDC guidance and wear masks in medical settings and on public transportation, whether or not they are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador
Hearing a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine in your community?
Request for a vaccine ambassador trained by the Minnesota Department of Health to come out to speak at your next virtual community meeting, staff get-together, or community event. A free service for community by community, our diverse team of vaccine ambassadors combine accurate, up-to-date information about the COVID-19 vaccine with their lived experience as members of different cultural communities. The vaccine ambassadors take a nonjudgmental approach to providing information about the COVID-19 vaccine. The goal is not to convince others of what to do, but to hold space for community to ask questions in a safe place and equip them with the information they need to make informed decisions about their health.
To request a speaker, please fill out the COVID-19 Vaccine Speakers Request Survey at least one week before the event. Email health.vaccinespeakerrequests@state.mn.us with any questions.
*We will fill as many requests as we can, but may not be able to fill all requests depending on capacity
Small Cities Coronavirus CDBG-CV Program
Deadline: June 1, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) received a special allocation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds. This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020, to respond to the growing effects of this historic public health crisis.
DEED will administer the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) to support Minnesota’s COVID-19 response efforts. The CDBG CARES Act funding (CDBG-CV) is being directed towards projects that assist communities, particularly low-to-moderate income communities, in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The State of Minnesota is seeking applications for activities listed in the Eligibility category.
State of Minnesota has been awarded the following in 3 funding rounds:
- Round 1 - non-entitlement jurisdictions - $11,217,782
- Round 2 - entitlement and non-entitlement jurisdictions - $17,464,118
- Round 3 - entitlement and non-entitlement jurisdictions - $8,918,968
Total CDBG-CV funds awarded to the State of Minnesota is $37,600,868.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is exercising its authority to establish a six-year period of performance and expenditure deadline in the CDBG-CV grant agreement. In addition, to further ensure the expedited use of funds, HUD is imposing an alternative requirement that each grantee must expend at least 80% of all CDBG-CV funds no later than the end of the third year of the period of performance established by the CDBG-CV grant agreement.
For more information, please visit the Small Cities Coronavirus CDBG-CV Program.
NewSchools Venture Fund accepting applications for Racial Equity Grants
Deadline: June 4, 2021
The NewSchools Venture Fund believes that the freedom to thrive is every person's fundamental right, and that access to a great education, regardless of race or ethnicity, is essential to that freedom. Students and families are navigating the impacts of COVID-19 and a broader racial reckoning in our society. Schools, community-based organizations, and trusted leaders are working hard to meet student needs, and there are brilliant solutions borne from the lived experiences of people of color. NewSchools' first Racial Equity funding opportunity will provide $1.5 million in "dream capital" to innovators of color with bold ideas to advance racial equity in education. Given the prevalence of anti-Black racism in society, and its impact on outcomes for Black students, the organizations plans to allocate at least 50 percent of the funds to Black leaders. The decision-makers for this funding opportunity will be parents, students, and education innovators of color.
For more information, please visit the NewSchools Venture Fund website.
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