February 2022 newsletter: Information on COVID-19 vaccine, downtown service center update, public hearing for park ordinance

Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 02/01/2022 10:55 AM CST

February 2022 Newsletter

- Coronavirus/COVID-19 updates.
- Downtown service center temporarily moved.
- Public hearing set for parks ordinance.
- Register for summer camp.
- Volunteer for SOS.
- Community members sought for new initiative.
- Upcoming events.
- Proclamations and recognitions.
- In the news.

COVID-19 updates

Frogtown Community Center testing site opens

Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is now offering COVID-19 testing at Frogtown Community Center, 230 Como Ave., Saint Paul.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., through March 3.
Free COVID-19 saliva tests, for anyone age 2+.

Appointments and walk-ins welcome

Other testing sites and options

State and local testing sites.
Order four free COVID-19 test kits per household by mail at CovidTests.gov.

Everyone 5 years and older is eligible for vaccine

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health offers free COVID-19 vaccines for ages five and older. No medical insurance or ID is required.

Clinics are scheduled at several community and pop-up locations.

Schedule an appointment

Boosters recommended for anyone age 12 and older

Has it been more than five months since you or a family member received your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine? Booster shots are recommended for anyone age 12 and up.

Why do you need a booster shot?

COVID-19 vaccines are very effective, but new data shows protection may decrease over time. This is normal and expected.
Booster shots are common for many vaccines, like the flu shot or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).

Learn more about booster shots and where they are available.

Downtown Service Center temporarily moved

The Downtown Service Center located at 160 E. Kellogg Blvd. (Government Center East) in downtown Saint Paul has been temporarily relocated to Metro Square, 121 7th Place E. Suite 2500. Free parking is available across the street from Metro Square at the Block 19 ramp located at 145 E. 7th St. – a voucher for two hours of free parking will be provided for visitors to the temporary Service Center. Transit tokens will also be provided for those arriving by bus or light rail.

Operations at Roseville and Maplewood Service Center locations will continue unchanged.

Learn more about the temporary Downtown Service Center

Public hearing on revised park ordinance

A virtual public hearing has been set for Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. on the revised Ramsey County park ordinance. The ordinance requires routine updating to stay current and align with community needs. The revision process aims to respond to long-standing community feedback about park access, view the ordinance through a racial equity lens and modernize the ordinance to address contemporary park issues.

View the revised park ordinance and details on the hearing

Register now for summer camp

camper at Tamarack Nature Center day camp

Registration for Tamarack Nature Center day camps is now open. A variety of topics, themes and activities will be offered this year, sure to engage children with a diverse range of interests. Camps are available for children from age three to entering 8th grade.

Register for day camps

Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services

SOS Sexual Violence Services of Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is currently seeking volunteers to staff the 24-hour crisis line during nights and weekends. Public Health provides free, extensive training to volunteers.

Learn about this volunteer opportunity

Be a part of the 911 Appropriate Responses Initiative Co-Design Circle

Ramsey County seeks community members to join county and city leadership in Co-Designing and shaping community based and wellness system based responses to 911 calls and dispatch processes.

Learn more about this initiative