COVID-19 Updates: Feb. 8, 2023

Minnesota Department of Health sent this bulletin at 02/08/2023 01:19 PM CST
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Minnesota Department of Health

February 8, 2023

Long COVID

Although most people with COVID-19 will get better after a few weeks, some do not fully recover from their illness. Even a mild case of COVID-19 can lead to long-term symptoms. Long COVID is impacting thousands of Minnesotans. Some may struggle with work, school, and family life. Care and support may be available.

We have updated our long COVID web content and resources:

We will continue updating this information as we learn more.

Even mild COVID-19 can lead to long COVID

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.

COVID-19 Translated Materials

Materials and Resources for COVID-19 Response

Videos for COVID-19 Response


Visit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for up-to-date information and follow MDH on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

Reminders to Keep Children Healthy

Healthy students are better learners! To help keep children healthy so they don’t miss out on school or other activities, we need to use all of the tools in our toolbox. It also helps protect those who might be at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 or other diseases.

  • Make sure your child is up to date on their immunizations.
  • Remind them to wash their hands often.
  • Have them stay home if they are sick.
  • If your child has symptoms of COVID-19, get them tested—you may want to talk to your child’s provider if they are at higher risk of getting very sick.
  • If they test positive or are exposed to someone who has COVID-19, follow recommendations for when to stay home and how long to wear a mask.
  • It's okay to wear a mask anytime if it makes you or your child feel more comfortable.

Learn more at Protect Yourself & Others: COVID-19.

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How to Use the Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Tool

The State of Minnesota Find COVID-19 Vaccine Locations tool is a quick and easy way to find a vaccine location near you! There are COVID-19 vaccine locations across the state, including clinics, pharmacies, and local health departments. 

Watch the new How to Use the Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Tool video! Other languages will be posted on Videos for COVID-19 Response when available.

For more information, visit Find COVID-19 Vaccine Locations.

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Guidance and Resources

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UPDATED:

NOTE: Look for an "Updated" date below guidance links on our website 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, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To connect directly to a representative in American Sign Language, click the "ASL Now" button on Contact Us: COVID-19 Questions.