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Minnesota Department of Health
May 27, 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 27, 2021
- Total positive: 600,408
- Patients who no longer need to be isolated: 588,096
- Total approximate number of completed tests: 9,889,976
- Deaths: 7,403
o Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities: 4,424
- Total cases requiring hospitalization: 31,992
o Total hospitalized in ICU: 6,488
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.
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For material translated into different languages please visit the COVID-19 Materials and Resource page
State Fair Community Vaccination Site
Date: May 26 to June 8
Time: Schedule an appointment or walk-ups from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily
The State Fair Community Vaccination Site officially opened COVID-19 vaccination appointments again! This site offers the opportunity for anyone 18 and older to get the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shot at the facility from May 26 through June 8 with scheduling open NOW! From May 26 until June 8 the site will accept walk-ups daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
All necessary information, as well as additional updated/translated, flyers on the State Fair site’s website.
How people can get an appointment at the State Fair site:
- People can schedule appointments at the State Fair
- Or schedule an appointment by calling (833) 431-2053.
- People can WALK-IN to the state fair site from May 26-June 8, no appointment necessary!
- There is no requirement to show ID either during registration or at the site.
- Getting the vaccine is free and health insurance is not required.
*This event is approved for individuals 18 years old and older since the available vaccine will be Johnson & Johnson
Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment Through Research (HACER) COVID-19 Vaccine Event
Date: First dose May 29, second dose June 26
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for both doses
Location: Monticello Eastview Education Center 9375 Fenning Ave. NE, Monticello MN
*This event is approved for individuals 18 years old and older since the available vaccine will be Moderna.
An appointment is required. To request an appointment call 651-304-6145.
Monticello Flyer - English
Monticello Flyer - Spanish
Briva Health COVID-19 Vaccine Event
Date: Every Tuesday and Saturday
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 2211 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Call 833-567-6662 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome!
*This event is approved for individuals 18 years old and older since the available vaccine will be Moderna.
Briva Health Flyer - Somali
Briva Health Flyer - English
Briva Health Flyer - Spanish
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
Please see the excerpts below from a press release sent by the Governor’s office on May 27, 2021. You can also view the full press release at The Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Peggy Flanagan News Page.
Governor Walz Launches ‘Your Shot to Summer’ Incentives Campaign Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations by July 1
Governor Tim Walz launched ‘Your Shot to Summer,’ the state’s COVID-19 vaccine incentive campaign encouraging Minnesotans to roll up their sleeves and get their COVID-19 vaccine during the next month.
The campaign aims to get 70 percent of Minnesotans 16 years of age and older vaccinated by July 1. The first 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first shot between May 27 and June 30 will be able to choose the reward of their preference from a wide-ranging list of options, including state parks passes, fishing licenses, and tickets to various summer attractions and events.
Minnesotans who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose May 27 through June 30 will be eligible to choose their preferred vaccine reward from the nine options listed below:
Great Lakes Aquarium Pass
- Eligible for one entrance to the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. Valid until July 1, 2023. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the Aquarium which will mail tickets to Minnesotans who select this option.
Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe Pass
- Eligible for a 30-point ride pass at Nickelodeon Universe that can be redeemed through September 1, 2021. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to Mall of America who will send information to redeem the pass.
Minnesota Fishing License
- Eligible for one individual Minnesota resident annual fishing license effective through February 2022. Must be redeemed by July 30, 2021. Recipient must be eligible to hold a Minnesota fishing license. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the Department of Natural Resources which will reach out to Minnesotans to complete their fishing license application.
Minnesota State Parks Pass
- Eligible for one Minnesota State Parks annual pass. Minnesotans will receive the pass in the mail from the Department of Natural Resources. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the Department of Natural Resources which will mail the State Parks pass.
Minnesota Zoo Admission
- Eligible for one adult admission at the Minnesota Zoo through September 8. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the Minnesota Zoo which will email information in order for Minnesotans to redeem their admission.
Northwoods Baseball League Tickets
- Eligible for one reserved ticket to attend a Northwoods League baseball game during the 2021 season. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the Northwoods League and Minnesotans will call the ticket office of the team they select and provide their full name and address for verification to reserve their ticket. Tickets are based on availability at the time of calling. Participating teams include the Rochester Honkers, Willmar Stingers, Mankato MoonDogs, St. Cloud Rox and the Duluth Huskies.
State Fair Tickets
- Eligible for two admission tickets to the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide recipients’ contact information to the State Fair which will email tickets no later than July 16, 2021.
Valleyfair Single-Day Admission
- Valid for one Valleyfair admission ticket and the chance to purchase additional tickets for the same date at a discounted rate during the 2021 season. The Minnesota Department of Health will provide a unique code via email in order for Minnesotans to redeem this offer.
Visa Card
- Eligible for a $25 Visa Card to be used anywhere Visa is accepted. Minnesotans will receive the cards by mail or email from the Minnesota Department of Health or a State of Minnesota Vendor.
In order to be eligible for the vaccination rewards, Minnesotans 12 years of age and older must receive their first dose between May 27, 2021 and June 30, 2021. Beginning June 1, 2021, Minnesotans can verify their first dose and indicate their preferred vaccine reward at Summer Vaccine Rewards.
Rewards will be available for the first 100,000 requests made by eligible Minnesotans. Reward requests must be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2021, and will be fulfilled on a rolling basis throughout the month of June 2021 and no later than July 16, 2021.
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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