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September 10, 2020
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Saint Paul businesses rally together to reopen businesses safely
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Saint Paul's 'Ready Together Pledge' showcases the city's commitment to opening carefully to help protect residents and visitors. That’s why more than 100 local businesses, shops, attractions, hotels, restaurants and more throughout the city are collaborating on a voluntary commitment to cleanliness and safety for reopening.
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Service Centers provide, one-stop option to access services
Ramsey County Service Centers are a one-stop option to connect with a wide range of county services that include in-person assistance, appointment-based computer workstations and secure document drop boxes.
Residents do not need to travel to a specific building for certain services but can visit the center that is most convenient for them. Service navigators at all locations can assist with items like financial assistance, property tax questions and employment help.
In addition to Ramsey County's Service Centers, staff at the Customer Contact Center provide assistance over the phone at 651-266-8500 each weekday from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Learn more about Service Centers.
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Virtual career fairs Sept. 16 and 18
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Virtual career fairs are an opportunity to meet employers and learn more about their companies and job openings. Have your resume ready to email directly to participating employers.
The host will encourage connection between career seekers and employers.
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Community Career Labs help job seekers
Since March 16, more than 85,000 county residents have applied for unemployment insurance benefits, representing 28 percent of the labor force.
Seven Career Lab locations across the county include access to printer and computer stations that will be sanitized and socially distanced. Services include online job and search tools, job search assistance, career planning and assessment information, virtual job fairs and information on employer hiring, training programs and CARES community providers.
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Request your ballot to vote by mail in the Nov. 3 election
Voting by mail is safe, easy and convenient. All voters can vote early in Minnesota. You do not need to provide a reason to vote by mail.
You can request your ballot now for Nov. 3 general election. Absentee ballots will begin mailing Sept. 18.
Learn more at ramseycounty.us/VoteByMail
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Complete your census safely online
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The 2020 Census is underway. Now, more than ever, it's important that our community be represented accurately.
A complete, accurate census count is necessary for equal political representation, fair distribution of federal and state funding, and sound planning and investment in infrastructure, real estate, business development and public policy.
Make sure your household is counted. You can even submit the form online from the safety of your home.
Learn more about the census.
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COVID-19 spending, contracts now available online
A new financial dashboard is available through the Ramsey County Investment and Support Efforts (RISE) webpage. The feature utilizes Ramsey County’s open data portal to show at-a-glance revenues, spending and contracts related to COVID-19 and includes datasets for further exploration and analysis. Ramsey County has received $96 million from the federal government for its COVID-19 response and is using this funding to support residents and businesses in need. More information and the dashboard are available at ramseycounty.us/RISE.
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Returning to School: Reminders for parents and families
With the start of the school year, it is vital that parents and families do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. This includes:
- Limiting potential exposure to COVID-19 by social distancing, wearing masks, and avoiding large crowds.
- Watching for potential symptoms and staying home when sick.
- Getting tested when appropriate and staying home while waiting for test results.
While all are eager to return back to school and connect with others, staff, students, and families need to follow guidance about when they should NOT be in school:
- If you are sick, stay home and consider COVID-19 testing.
- If you have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in your home or in other activities, stay out of school for the full 14 days of quarantine.
By staying home when you are sick or have been exposed to a positive case, you are helping your community stay in school together.
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Seasonal flu shots are more important than ever
Seasonal influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources.
A flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, however flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. Flu shots are readily available at area health care providers and pharmacies. Uninsured and underinsured individuals can also get free or low cost flu shots from several community clinics and sites. Find participating clinics using MDH’s Vaccination Clinic Web Map. Prior to visiting, patients should call the clinic to check on vaccine availability, the cost of the visit and to schedule an appointment.
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COVID-19 update from the September 10 Board of Commissioners meeting
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