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Nov. 24, 2020
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Dial Back to stay safe during the winter holidays
COVID-19 can easily spread during holiday activities where we gather for shared meals or rituals. The safest way to celebrate this year is just with the people who live in your house or apartment. Please do your part by limiting gatherings to your immediate household.
Learn more about the temporary pause to activities with the new Dial Back, Minnesota order announced by Gov. Tim Walz last week.
There are still ways to celebrate the winter holidays while staying safe! Watch holiday movies, cook a special meal for your household, decorate your space, or spend time together virtually.
Safer holiday celebrations during COVID-19.
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State updates COVID-19 testing recommendations
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has updated testing recommendations during the dial back period.
MDH advises the following:
- Anyone with symptoms should be tested as soon as possible.
- Anyone exposed to someone positive for COVID-19 should get tested.
- Anyone working at places that remain open during the dial-back period should consider testing.
Learn more about who should get tested.
Find testing sites in Ramsey County at ramseycounty.us/TestingSites.
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COVID-19 exposure notification App launched
A new COVID-19 exposure notification mobile application, COVIDaware MN, is now available. The voluntary, anonymous app could slow the spread of COVID-19 by helping Minnesotans protect themselves and their loved ones. The free app will alert a user if they have been near someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Applications open for Small Business Relief Fund grants
Ramsey County continues to provide emergency assistance to small local businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Nov. 18, a third round of applications will be accepted for the Small Business Relief Fund, providing grants of up to $15,000 to small businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs.
For the third round of awards, grants will be awarded to help pay for critical expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and costs associated with reopening. Small businesses with 75 or fewer employees are encouraged to apply. Businesses that have already received funding through Ramsey County’s Small Business Relief Fund are also eligible for consideration.
Learn more and apply.
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Youth and Young Adult Employment Community Conversation on Dec. 1
In early December, Ramsey County Workforce Solutions will host a week of virtual events and activities for local youth and young adults. Level Up Week is a new initiative for residents ages 14-24 to learn more about themselves and their futures.
As part of Level Up Week, an online community conversation about youth and young adult employment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be held. The Dec. 1 conversation includes a brief summary of the county’s workforce effort to date in response to COVID-19, a look at employment data for youth and young adults, and a chance to converse as community stakeholders on challenges and opportunities. All are welcome.
We especially encourage participation from community members and providers that have been previously engaged in youth and young adult employment efforts, as well as individuals or groups who’ve received or provide services in response to the pandemic.
Learn more.
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Second round of applications open for Landlord Assistance program
Are you a landlord in Ramsey County and have tenants who have been unable to make rent payments as a result of COVID-19?
The Ramsey County Landlord Assistance program provides one-time grants to landlords for up to $20,000 per rental unit for tenants' missed rent payments and/or unpaid fees from March 1, 2020 through Dec. 30, 2020 due to COVID-19.
Learn more.
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COVID-19 update from the Nov. 24 board of commissioners meeting
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