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Minnesota Department of Health
March 24, 2023
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 March 23, 2023
- Total positive including reinfections: 1,784,263
- Total deaths: 14,539
- Total cases requiring hospitalization: 83,774
- Total cases hospitalized in ICU: 14,145
Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020.
The number of lab-confirmed positive tests among Minnesota residents will be updated weekly on Situation Update for COVID-19 with data as of 4 a.m. on the Tuesday prior. The page also includes a map of counties with confirmed cases, data by race/ethnicity, 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 take steps to protect themselves and others through vaccination, testing, staying home when sick, and more.
Updated March 23, 2023
- People with at least one vaccine dose: 4,012,434
- People with completed vaccine series: 3,787,566
- People up to date with vaccine doses: 1,386,323
Vaccination Breakthrough Weekly Update:
Updated weekly, on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
All data is preliminary and may change as cases are investigated. Case and vaccine totals reflect only the results from laboratory testing and vaccinations that have been reported to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Data may not align exactly with the cases reported on other pages or dashboards due to differences in reporting lags and the frequency with which the data are updated.
What the vaccine breakthrough data do continue to show is vaccines provide protection against COVID-19, particularly against severe illness and hospitalization or death, and we are seeing this protection strengthened when people get a booster, especially for older adults. This means staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, including a booster dose when eligible, is important.
For more information, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Weekly Update page.
Materials:
Promoting well-being during Ramadan
Ramadan started on Wednesday, March 22. MDH is sharing some of these resources created by partners to promote well-being during Ramadan.
- Getting COVID-19 Vaccine During Ramadan
- Ramadan and Wellness
- COVID-19 Awareness Message on Ramadan
- COVID-19 Message on Ramadan
West Bank Micro Grants
The West Bank Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation is now accepting grant applications from organizations that serve the needs of residents living in the West Bank area of Minneapolis. The purpose of the West Bank Fund is to:
- Recognize the diverse cultures of West Bank residents and improve social connections across cultures and generations.
- Encourage West Bank residents to engage in community and policy issues that are important to them.
The fund is offering one-time micro-grants to support organizations as they expand the competencies, strategies, and systems that enable them to accomplish their mission and goals. A total of $19,000 is available to grant, with awards ranging from $750 to $1,500.
Long COVID, the ADA, and Employment Webinar
As the pandemic waxes and wanes, people with Long COVID are finding that life and their health do not return to normal. There is more being learned about Long COVID daily, and the repercussions it has on employers, employees, and their families as people learn to live with this condition, return to work, or become unable to work.
Find out more about what Long COVID is, how it affects individuals, and what employers should know about ADA requirements and accommodations for work and benefits design. Employers will want to know more about this condition to assist employees with Long COVID to better health and well-being.
Health Equity Communications Planner (Job ID: 64109)
The Center for Health Equity is looking for a communication focused individual to develop and lead the implementation of the operational communications efforts related to health equity. This position will plan, create, and disseminate equity related content. This includes communication such mediums such as print, digital and broadcast channels, including web, GovDelivery, print collateral, presentations, social media, and toolkits. This individual will have to the opportunity to coordinate communications strategies to ensure that our partners and the people they serve receive regular and consistent messaging around the work of the CHE. This individual will maintain a working knowledge of issues affecting communities most impacted by inequities. On occasion, the incumbent will provide technology support for community forums, interagency meetings, and other events.
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Application Deadline: Monday, April 3, 2023
Search for Careers Within the State of Minnesota using the ID above or job title.
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