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April 28, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine clinics now open to all adults
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health has opened its large COVID-19 vaccination clinics to the general public. Public Health is now offering the two-dose Moderna vaccine for those 18 years and older at three clinics each week in Saint Paul and New Brighton.
If registering for a first dose, you must be available for the second dose 28 days later. The vaccine is free, no medical insurance or ID needed. Registration links for additional days at these and other clinics are posted on the county’s vaccine page at ramseycounty.us/COVIDVaccine.
Individuals can also call Public Health’s vaccine phone line, 651-266-1190 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) with questions or to get help.
In addition to our Public Health clinics, COVID vaccine is available at several sites operated by the state and federal government, health care clinics and pharmacies. The State Fair community vaccination site, which has the Pfizer vaccine that individuals age 16 years and older can get, has many openings remaining for appointments. A site at the Mall of America also has vaccine for teens (16 years and older).
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Federal funding available for COVID-impacted restaurants
A new American Rescue Plan program provides millions of dollars in financial support for qualifying restaurants and similar businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Registration begins on April 30 and applications open on May 3. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted.
Learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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Recordings of community conversations on CARES funding available
Recordings are now available of the community conversations held this month to discuss three areas of the county’s COVID-19 response: food security and basic needs, employment support, and the Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team.
Staff shared how CARES funds were rapidly invested into our community through these areas in 2020, and community members and staff discussed how additional relief funding should be invested in the future.
View the recordings and presentations
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COVID-19 testing for kids and families recommended
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends all school-age youth returning to school, sports or extracurricular activities, and their families, get tested every two weeks through the end of the school year. People who travel during spring break are also recommended to be tested for COVID-19.
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Job Club hosting weekly informational sessions for job seekers
Job Club features four rotating topics and provides an opportunity for job seekers to learn and practice important job skills. While interacting with peers, job seekers will stay motivated and know that they’re not alone. Job Club is held the first four Mondays of each month.
Monthly sessions include:
To enroll for each week’s session call 651-266-9890 or email askworkforcesolutions@ramseycounty.us.
Access to a computer or smartphone and a valid email is required to attend.
You're not required to participate in the full series. Attend all sessions or choose individually to match your needs.
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COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance is now available
RentHelpMN is now accepting applications from eligible renters who have experienced hardship due to COVID-19 and owe past due rent dating back to March 13, 2020.
To apply for RentHelpMN, please visit RentHelpMN.org or call 211. The 211 helpline has dedicated multilingual staff available to answer questions about RentHelpMN, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Visit RentHelpMN.org to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements and to apply.
Mask donations needed for community distribution
Express Visits at Ramsey County Library
Ramsey County Library is excited to announce that Express Visits are now available at New Brighton, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview and White Bear Lake.
The libraries in Maplewood and Mounds View are scheduled to open for Express Visits on May 3.
Please keep visits brief. There is a limited capacity for each building and patrons may be asked to wait until space is available. Masks and social distancing are required.
Services include:
- Pick up requested items.
- Browse library materials.
- Check out books, DVDs, music and more.
- Copy, scan and print. Fax is available at Maplewood, Mounds View, Roseville and Shoreview.
- Return library items.
- Brief reference transactions.
- Public computing on a walk-in basis.
For all modified services: rclreads.org/modified-services.
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COVID-19 update from the April 27 board of commissioners meeting
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