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Minnesota Department of Health

June 2, 2021

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Summer Vaccine Incentives

Last week, Governor 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% of Minnesotans 16 years of age and older vaccinated by July 1. The first 100,000 Minnesotans who get their first shot by 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.

In order to be eligible, Minnesotans 12 years of age and older must receive their first dose between May 27, 2021, and June 30, 2021. Minnesotans can verify their first dose and indicate their preferred vaccine reward at Summer Vaccine Rewards.

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

Face Covering Reminders

MDH and CDC strongly recommend that anyone who is not fully vaccinated continue to wear face coverings indoors in businesses, public settings, and when around people from other households, as well as outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained.

Some communities, businesses, and settings like health care and public transportation require masks for all people whether vaccinated or not. Additionally, face covering requirements for K-12 schools remain in effect through the end of the 2020-2021 school year, and face covering requirements for child care settings remain in effect through June 30, 2021 or until 70% of Minnesotans 16 years of age and older receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, whichever is earlier.

People who are fully vaccinated may choose to continue to wear a mask. People with weakened immune systems, even if fully vaccinated, should consult their health care provider for specific recommendations. 

In certain circumstances, the use of masks may not be reasonable and accommodations should be considered. When face coverings are required by law, be sure to consider exemptions and guidance addressing the specific requirement. Accommodations might include safe alternatives, such as social distancing or contactless service options (e.g., curbside pickup).

It’s important that we all respect and follow these requirements and recommendations. Learn more at Face Covering Requirements and Recommendations.

What to Expect at a State Vaccination Site

Not sure what to expect when visiting a Minnesota COVID-19 vaccination site? From driving up to check-in to observation, this video covers everything you’ll need to know about state community vaccination sites to help you feel comfortable and ready to get your shot. Share with your friends and family who may have questions!

To make an appointment or learn more, visit COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program.

What to expect: Visiting a COVID-19 State Vaccination Site (YouTube) Videos for COVID-19 Response: COVID-19 vaccine More videos and transcripts in multiple languages

Guidance and Resources

NEW:

• COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Summer School (PDF)
  
  • COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Summer School: Executive Summary (PDF)
  • Recommended COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth Programs, and Child Care Programs (PDF)
  • Recommendations for Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Delivering Direct Student Support Services (PDF)
  • Recommendations for Handling a Confirmed Case of COVID-19 (PDF)
• The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Pause: What You Need to Know (PDF)

UPDATED:

• Protect Yourself & Others
• Face Covering Requirements and Recommendations
• Businesses and Employers
• COVID-19 Test at Home
• Host a Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event
• COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
• Reporting Nonviable COVID-19 Vaccine to MIIC (PDF)
• How to Complete the Long-term Care COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Form (PDF)
• COVID-19 Organized Sports Recommendations (PDF)
• Recommendations for Music Activities and Performances During COVID-19 (PDF)
• Masking Requirements for Child Care
• COVID-19 Prevention Guidance for Certified Child Care, Youth Programs, and Camps (PDF)
• Schools and Child Care: Planning, Guidance, and Data
• Guidance for Mitigating COVID-19 at Higher Education Institutions (PDF)
• Recommendations for Different Levels of COVID-19 Transmission Among Higher Education Institutions (PDF)
• COVID-19 Planning Recommendations for Funeral Services and Ceremonies (PDF)
• Recommendations for Hmong Funerals during COVID-19 (PDF)
• COVID-19 Medication Options
• Suggested Criteria for Monoclonal Antibody Treatment of COVID-19 in Children (PDF)
• Surgeries and Procedures During COVID-19
• Recommendations for Surgeries and Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
• COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Test Reporting Requirements

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.

MDH COVID-19 Public Hotline

For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call:

1-833-431-2053

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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