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Minnesota Department of Health
April 1, 2022
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:
Status of COVID-19 in Minnesota:
Updated April 1, 2022
- Total positive including reinfections: 1,430,089
- Total positive people: 1,367,135
- Newly reported cases: 546
- Total deaths: 12,410
- Newly reported deaths: 2
- Total cases requiring hospitalization: 61,586
- Total cases hospitalized in ICU: 11,394
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.
The Governor has launched a public dashboard which includes race data of cases: COVID-19 Data by Race/Ethnicity
Vaccine Data:
Updated March 28, 2022
- People with at least one vaccine dose: 3,893,185
- People with completed vaccine series: 3,682,482
- People up to date with vaccine doses: 2,547,075
Vaccination Breakthrough Weekly Update:
Updated weekly, on Mondays at 11 a.m.
Updated March 28, 2022
- Total number of fully vaccinated Minnesotans (as of 2/20/2022*): 3,634,398
- Total number of vaccine breakthrough cases: 377,440
- Percent of fully vaccinated people: 10.385%
- Total cases hospitalized**: 10,540
- Percent of fully vaccinated people: 0.290%
- Total deaths***: 1,960
- Percent of fully vaccinated people: 0.054%
*Fully vaccinated means that at least 14 days have passed since a person completed their COVID-19 vaccination series. A complete series can mean one or two doses of vaccine have been given, depending on the product. The number of fully vaccinated people will not be the same as the number with a complete vaccination series found on COVID-19 Vaccine Data. Case reporting and vaccine reporting have delays in addition to the time it takes to match case data to the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection. Case counts will typically reflect cases reported one or more weeks ago.
** Total cases hospitalized includes patients admitted for any reason within 14 days of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test.
*** Total deaths (also known as total deaths with laboratory testing) are deaths due to COVID-19 with a positive PCR test (confirmed case) or antigen test (probable case) for SARS-CoV-2, and either COVID-19 is listed on the death certificate or clinical history/autopsy findings that provide evidence that the death is related to COVID-19 without an alternative cause (e.g., drowning, homicide, trauma, etc). COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Weekly Update
Governor's Office:
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Online Program to Order At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Tests Open Now Minnesotans can now place orders for free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests as part of the administration’s efforts to make it easier to access testing. Minnesotans can order two test kits per home (for a total of four tests). The website includes information on at-home rapid testing, a video demonstration and FAQ on how to use the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test, and a link to place orders with the state’s fulfillment partner, Care Evolution.
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Save the Date: Governor Walz to Deliver Fourth State of the State Address Governor Walz announced he will deliver his fourth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota State Legislature on Sunday, April 24, 2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The address will be delivered in the Minnesota State Capitol House Chamber. From building on Minnesota’s economic success to protecting Minnesotans’ health and safety, Governor Walz looks forward to sharing his plan to Move Minnesota Forward. We will share more details closer to the date.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
CDC:
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Toolkit for Pregnant People and New Parents Resources and tools to help pregnant and recently pregnant people, breastfeeding people, and new parents caring for infants protect their health and help people who serve these communities communicate with them.
General:
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About the COVID-19 Vaccine
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End of PCR testing program through Vault Health The State of Minnesota’s at-home PCR testing program through Vault Health ended on March 31, 2022, due to the decrease in demand. People in Minnesota who have Vault PCR tests at home will be able to use them until they expire, or until December 31, 2022, whichever is first. Additionally, people in Minnesota can find up-to-date guidance on when to get tested at the link below.
University of Minnesota
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A community engaged approach to supporting recovery from Substance Use Disorders The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development in partnership with the Center for Community Vitality, College of Pharmacy, Minnesota tribal communities and Minnesota county public health and health and human services partners have created an educational based recovery model that infuses education and training into the traditional treatment/recovery for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). This webinar will show how education programming and resources have created space for interdisciplinary connections to be the “bridge” between treatment and recovery by providing research-informed, culturally appropriate education for individuals, families and communities to support sustainable recovery communities. Participants will have the opportunity to think about ways to prevent SUDs and support recovery in their own communities. Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 1-2 p.m.
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Justice in Public Health: Racism, not Race Join us on April 7 to hear a discussion from the authors of Racism not Race, Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan H. Goodman. The two distinguished scientists will discuss the findings highlighted in their book about the common misconceptions about race, human biology and racism and how this relates to public health. The SPH Justice in Public Health series is hosted by the SPH Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and will welcome local and national experts to lead discussion around a wide variety of topics that impact public health and advance health equity. Thursday April 7, 2022 from 1-2 p.m.
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Advancing Health Equity - Public Health Solutions for Climate Change Climate change is impacting human life and it threatens the essential ingredients for good health -- clean air, safe drinking water, nutritious food, and safe shelter. Climate change disproportionately affects communities of color and those living in poverty. Solutions are needed today to combat the worsening health inequalities of tomorrow. Join the keynote speakers to better understand the effects of climate change on health inequalities locally, nationally, and globally. Speakers will highlight effective and sustainable policies, practices, and programs to counter health inequities created and worsened by climate change. Friday, April 8, 2022, from 9-10:30 a.m.
The Network for Public Health Law
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Modernizing Consent: Creating a Replicable Model to Advance Health Equity
Stewards of Change Institute (SOCI) recently published Modernizing Consent to Advance Health and Equity, highlighting the critical role of electronic informed-consent processes in enabling and accelerating cross-sector information sharing. SOCI and partner organizations are designing a new Consent Service Utility (CSU) tool as an open-source, open-standards technical solution and architecture to modernize the consent process and enable use across healthcare, behavioral health, and social and human services, including housing, and child welfare, among others. Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 1-2:30 p.m.
Minnesota Department of Health
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Community Engagement Systems Planner (ID: 53163) This position works with health and government systems and partners to identify administrative, policy, or other innovative solutions to improve the way the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) serves our communities most impacted including populations of color, American Indian, LGBTQ+ and disability communities. Posting will close Tuesday, Monday, April 12, 2022.
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Search for Careers Within the State of Minnesota using the ID above or job title.
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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.
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How Minnesotans can get a COVID-19 test
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Walk in or schedule an appointment for a test at one of the state's free testing sites across Minnesota.
- Order a test through the state's free at-home COVID-10 testing program.
- Find a testing option near you through the state's Find Testing Locations map.
COVID-19 Community Vaccines
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) works in partnership with communities to provide safe and free on-site COVID-19 vaccines.
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How to get a free vaccine
- Use the state's Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you
- Check for vaccine appointments using Vaccine.gov (you can search for appointments by vaccine type: Pfizer vaccine, Moderna vaccine, Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
- Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
- Employers may also reach out with information for vaccination opportunities.
Vaccination Events:
HACER
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HACER COVID-19 Vaccination Event
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HACER COVID-19 Vaccination Event
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HACER COVID-19 Vaccination Event
Pop Up Clinics
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Minneapolis Pop Up Clinic
- Pfizer and Moderna available
- Booster shot available
- Appointment Preferred
- Use QR code on flyer
- $25 incentive for pre-registered people
- Free food give-away, no registration required
- Saturday, April 2, 2022
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Urban Research and Outreach Engagement Center
- 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis
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TAKS
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TAKS Vaccination Event
- Booster shot available
- Appointment Preferred
- Call 612-254-1961
- $100 incentive for completed series
- Thursday, April 7, 2022
- 3-6 p.m.
- 2601 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
- TAKS Vaccination Event 04.07.22.pdf
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Discrimination Helpline
Report Discrimination and Bias
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.
Click here to get this information in multiple languages.
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MDH COVID-19 Public Hotline:
For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 1-833-431-2053
Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mental Health Minnesota Helpline:
For free, confidential, anonymous support from a volunteer mental health professional. Call toll free 1-833-HERE4MN (437-3466).
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