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Like communities across our nation, we’ve been closely monitoring the unfolding of the situation around the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The City is working diligently in responding to the unique needs of our residents, business owners, and key partners and is coordinating closely with public health officials. Learn more about the City’s response at stpaul.gov/coronavirus.
 A curfew will be in effect tonight, Tuesday, June 2 at 10 p.m. until tomorrow, June 3 at 4 a.m. The curfew is imposed in all Saint Paul public places. During curfew, no travel is allowed in any public street or place.
Exemptions include all law enforcement, fire and medical personnel, members of the news media, and other personnel authorized by the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota State Patrol, or Minnesota National Guard. Other exemptions include individuals traveling directly to and from work, seeking emergency care, fleeing danger, or experiencing homelessness.
Violators of this Executive Order will be charged with a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days. Learn more about the order here.
- El alcalde Carter declaró un toque de queda temporal para Minneapolis y Saint Paul desde las 10 pm. Durante el toque de queda , nadie puede transitar en las calles Minneapolis y St Paul. Con excepcìon de socorristas, miembros de la prensa. Y personas que regresan de sus trabajos, o personas que necesitan ayuda de emergencia, o estan huyendo de algun peligro. Y personas desamparadas.
- Mayor Carter guutummaa Minneapolis fi Saint Paul tti har’a sa’a 10:00 galgala irraa kaasee hojii irra oolcheera. Yeroo ugura kanaatti karaa St. Paul fi Minneapolis irra nami kamuu deemuu hindanda’u namoota dirmannaa jalqabaa, warra meediyaa, namoota warra gara hojii ykn hojiitii galan, namoota gargaarsa hatattamaa barbaadan ykn balaa irraa baqatan fi namoota man dhabeeyyii ta’an irraan kan hafe.
- Duqa Magaalada Carter wuxuu hirgaliyay Bandowga Habeenkii oo ku meel gaar ah oo laga fulinayo Minneapolis iyo Saint Paul caawa 10da fiidnimo. Wakhtiga bandoowga, qofna kuma safri karo jidadka Minneapolis iyo Saint Paul ama goobaha dadweynaha, marka laga reebo gurmadka deg-degga ah, xubnaha warbaahinta, dadka u socda ama kasoo baxay shaqada, shaqsiyaadka raadsanaya daryeelka degdegga ah ama ka cararaya khatarta, iyo dadka ay haysato hoy la’aantu.
- Loj Carter rhawv ib txoj kevcai uas Txwv Hmo Ntuj thoob plaws Minneapolis thiab Saint Paul uas pib hmo no thaum 10 moo tsaus ntuj. Rau lub sijhawm no, tsis pub leejtwg mus mus los los hauv Minneapolis thiab Saint Paul tej kev lossis lwm qhov chaw, tsuas pub cov tub ceev xwm tub tua hluavtaws, cov tub xov xwm, cov mus ua haujlwm thiab cov rov los tsev, cov cheem tsum kev pab ti tes ti taw lossis cov uas khiav vim muaj kev phom sij, thiab cov neeg tsis muaj vaj muaj tse xwb.
Executive order 2020-09 requires face masks to be worn indoors in all city-controlled facilities and at all businesses licensed by the City of Saint Paul at all times when social distancing of at least 6 feet is not maintained.
The order will apply to all individuals except young children at risk of suffocation and persons who cannot medically tolerate wearing a face covering. Acceptable face coverings include manufactured or homemade cloth face coverings, and are not required to be medical-grade masks. Face coverings must fully cover a person’s nose and mouth. Visit stpaul.gov/coronavirus for more information.
Learn more at stpaul.gov/coronavirus.
- La ciudad de Saint Paul ha acordado una política de cobertura de cara que esta vigente a partir del 1ero de Junio. Esta política requiere que toda persona que visite una de las locaciones en control de la ciudad y cualquier negocio que tenga una licencia de la ciudad use una mascarilla de cara cuando no sea posible mantener la distancia de al menos 6 feet/2 metros entre personas. Esta orden aplica a todas las personas, con excepción de niños menores que corran el riesgo de sofocarse o aquellas personas que por razones medicas no puedan utilizar una mascarilla de cara. Son aceptables mascarillas medicas o comerciales así como también mascarillas hechas en casa u otro tipo de protección de cara, como bandanas, pañuelos, etc. Las mascarillas de cara deben cubrir completamente la boca y la nariz de la persona.
- Saint Paul txoj cai npog ntsej muag pib lub 6 hli ntuj hnub tim 1. Txoj cai hais tias yus yuav tsum npog ntsej muag thaum mus rau hauv Saint Paul cov tsev thiab cov lag luam thaum siv kev nyob nrug deb ntawm lwm tus li 6 feet. Txoj cai yog rau txhua tus neeg tseg cov menyuam me uas tej zaum ua tsis tau pa thiab cov uas khwb tsis tau nws lub qhov ncauj raws li kev khomob. Cov siv tau los npog ntsej muag muaj raws li cov uas los ntawm cov lag luam tsim khoom, thiab cov ntaub npog ntsej muag xaws hauv tsev, thiab yuav tsis tas yuav muaj daim khwb qhov ncuaj kho mob-qib. Cov npog tsej muag yuav tsum npog yus lub qhov ntswg thiab yus lub qhov ncauj.
- Nidaamka daboolaya wajiyada Magaalada ayaa dhaqan galay Juun 1. Siyaasaddu waxay u baahan tahay waji-bixin wajiga in lagu xiro gudaha dhammaan xarumaha magaalada laga xukumo iyo dhammaan meheradaha ay Ruqsad ka siisay Magaalada marwalba markii fogeynta bulshada ugu yaraan 6 fuudh aan la ilaalin karin. Amarkan ayaa lagu dabaqi doonaa dhammaan shakhsiyaadka aan ka ahayn carruurta yar yar ee qatarta u ah neefsashada iyo dadka aan caafimaad ahaan u dulqaadan karin xiridda wejiga. Daboolida wajiga la aqbali karo waxaa ka mid ah wajiga wejiga wax lagu karsado ama kuwa guriga lagu sameeyo, loomana baahna inay noqdaan waji-gashiyo heer caafimaad ah. Daboolida wejiga waa iney si buuxda u dabooshaa sanka iyo afka qofka.
- Imaamatni magaalaa ‘Saint Paul’ fuula aguuggachuu ilaallatu Waxabajjii 1 irraa eegalee raawwatamaa jira. Imaamatni kun manneen fi bakka daldalaa magaalichan to’ataman akkasumas hayyama qaban keessatti yeroo miilla 6 wal irraa fagaachuun mijataa hintaanetti maskii fuulaa uffachuu dirqisiisa. Ajajni kun daa’ima xixiqqaa fi namoota haala fayyaa isaanii irraa kan madde maaskii uffachuu hindandeenye irraa kan hafe nama mara ilaallata. Maaskiin kun dirqiitti kan mana fayyaatiif qophaa’ee ta’uu hinqabu. Kanaaf, gabaa irraa kan bitame yookin manatti kan hoomishame ta’uu mala. Wanti fuula ittiin aguugattan kun funyaan fi afaan dhoksuu qaba.
The City of Saint Paul has streamlined processes for restaurant and bar owners who wish to safely reopen on June 1, as permitted by the Governor’s executive orders. Business owners can now find detailed guidance on stpaul.gov, including an interactive form that will automatically send business owners the materials and forms they need based on provided information.
On May 27, 2020, Mayor Carter issued executive order 2020-10, which allows for expanded use of outdoor space, streamlines some procedures, and waives associated fees. The Mayor’s order covers restaurants, bars, brew-on-premise, general retail and other businesses.
Learn more about Minnesota's Stay Safe Phase II here.
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UPDATE - Bus and Northstar service will resume on Wednesday, June 3. Metro Transit buses and Northstar Commuter Rail will resume at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3. Metro Transit also hopes to resume light rail service on June 4. An update will be provided no later than 6 p.m. on Wednesday about service the following day. Details here.
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NEW - No highway closures have been announced for tonight, June 2. MnDOT reminds motorists that closures may be implemented in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
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Bars and restaurants can now reopen for limited outdoor/patio service under Phase II of Minnesota's Stay Safe Plan. The State has created a chart that outlines Minnesota's phased-in approach to reopening various business and social settings. Facial coverings are strongly recommended at all times, and all non-Critical Sector businesses are required to have adopted and implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.
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If you have any of the symptoms of COVID-19 listed below, you should get tested. Talk to your health care provider. Find more information about testing, including a map of testing locations, here.
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Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. Other less common symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Not everyone with COVID-19 has all of these symptoms, and some people may not have any symptoms.
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These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Access to be food continues to be a major concern for families during this emergency situation. These free resources can help.
- The City's meal service for families and individuals in need has resumed.
- Many free meal and food assistance programs are available in Ramsey County. Use the County’s interactive map to find programs near you, including food shelves, community gardens, farmers markets, grocery stores and delivery services.
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City of Saint Paul Meal Service resumes. To address growing food insecurity in Saint Paul due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent civil unrest, the City is partnering with Youthprise, Arts-Us, and the Sanneh Foundation to provide free meal service to Saint Paul families in need. Families with a minor child in the home will be eligible to pick up one meal bag per child per week. Each meal bag contains 7 dinner meals and 7 snacks including fresh fruits and vegetables, juice, a variety of sandwiches, crackers, cheese, milk, and more. Find the schedule here.
Our community is facing unprecedented challenges and we need your help more than ever. Serve Saint Paul: Neighbors Helping Neighbors is building a community of service in Saint Paul by connecting neighbors who could use a helping hand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at stpaul.gov/neighbors.
Featured volunteer opportunities include:
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Help staff local food shelves and support curbside pick-up
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Deliver food and household supplies to isolated households
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Call or door knock households to distribute information on community resources and public health guidance
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Participate in wellness checks by calling or sending texts to your neighbors
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Make masks for public health and other critical workers
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Help households with mobility or income barriers with exterior property clean-up
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is supported by Cities of Service and AARP.
Mayor Carter has announced a set of fine, fee and collection relief measures in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 affecting businesses and residents. The measures include a reduction in business license fees, business license renewal extensions, suspending all dunning and collection processes through June 30, and delaying multi-year street assessments that would be levied this year until 2021. Learn more at stpaul.gov/coronavirus.
Community Resources Line and Interactive Map
The City of Saint Paul has a new phone line and email address to answer questions about the City’s response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Interpreters are available to answer questions in Hmong, Karen, Oromo, Somali, and Spanish. Learn more at stpaul.gov/coronavirus.
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m.
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Phone Number: 651-266-6000
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Email: LanguageResources@ci.stpaul.mn.us
The City of Saint Paul has created an interactive map with the latest information about the City’s response to COVID-19. Find information about special road closures, free meal service pickup locations, open Parks and Recreation amenities, and more in one convenient location.
Public Health
- The CDC released an Official Health Advisory providing background information on a recently reported multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. CDC recommends healthcare providers report any patient who meets the case definition to local, state, and territorial health departments to enhance knowledge of risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical course, and treatment of this syndrome.
Multilingual Health Information
Community Recommendations
The Minnesota Department of Health has community recommendations involving employers, assisted living facilities, schools and health care settings and large and small community events and gatherings.
Mental Health Resources
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Saint Paul Public Library Social Worker offers phone support weekdays from 1-4 p.m. Get help with problem-solving, ask questions, find resources, or get support from a licensed social worker. Call 651-300-9305 or email ruby.rivera@wilder.org. Learn more at sppl.org.
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Ramsey County residents who are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a result of COVID-19 are encouraged to call the county’s Crisis Team for support and resources. The county’s two crisis lines continue to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878.
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Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900.
Family Assistance
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Como Regional Park Pool and Highland Park Aquatic Center will not open this summer. Without our spring lifeguard trainings taking place this year, we will not have the staff needed to open these facilities this summer. We are exploring other ways for our residents to safely cool off. Great River Water Park, Phalen Beach and our splash pads remain closed at this time. We thank you for your continued patience and will provide more information as it becomes available.
- Find food resources with Ramsey County's interactive Food Access Locations map. Ramsey County offers food and basic needs resources are for residents, including assistance programs to increase monthly food budgets, for children under the age of 18, for seniors, and for residents with transportation or mobility barriers. Access an inter
- The University of Minnesota Extension Family Resiliency Educators are offering
free webinars to support families and workers who are impacted by COVID-19. Topics include adjusting to suddenly reduced income, budgeting 101, COVID-19 scams, and more.
- City of Saint Paul Meal Service. To address growing food insecurity in Saint Paul due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is partnering with Youthprise, Arts-Us, and the Sanneh Foundation to provide free meal service through June 5 to Saint Paul families in need. Learn more at stpaul.gov/parks-covid19.
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Saint Paul Public Schools Meal Service Updates. SPPS provides weekly home meal delivery to SPPS families who are in need of food for their children. Check spps.org/covidmeals for the most up-to-date information about meals, including pickup times and locations.
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School and Child Care Questions? Call 651-297-1304. This is a state hotline open for school and child care questions for Minnesota residents that is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.
The City of Saint Paul and Community Partners Launched Call For Volunteers to Serve as Business Mentors in New Pay It Forward Business Mentor Program. Leveraging an existing business mentor model developed by SCORE Saint Paul, Pay It Forward will engage an array of volunteers with financial and business experience to support local business owners who need assistance in navigating COVID-19 grant and loan relief opportunities. Learn more and apply at saintpaulchamber.com/payitforward.
Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Workforce
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The City has created an interactive online calculator that will help small business owners easily calculate 50% occupancy capacity based on square footage. This tool is meant to provide an estimated calculation of modifications necessary to reduce your occupancy load by 50% as you prepare your plan to comply with Governor Walz’s Order #20-56. This estimate should not be considered binding or relied upon for fire code or exiting purposes. If you need further guidance please contact 651-266-8989.
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The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program is still accepting loan applications for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding can be used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Learn more and apply now at sba.gov/paycheckprotection.
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Resources for Safely Returning to Work Under #StaySafeMN. As we continue the process of reopening our economy and returning more Minnesotans to work, we must continue social distancing practices to save lives and stay safe. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has developed a guide to support businesses during this new phase of the response.
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Minnesotans can apply for duplicate licenses or ID cards Minnesotans who lost their driver’s license or ID card, or had it stolen, can now apply for a duplicate card while Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services (DPS-DVS) exam stations are closed. More information, including instructions, is on the DVS COVID-19 FAQ webpage.
Housing Resources
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Get help with rent, mortgage, and utility payments with Ramsey County's Emergency Assistance program. You may be concerned about interruptions in your income and paying your bills. Ramsey County can help with Emergency Assistance (EA) and Emergency General Assistance (EGA). For questions about eligibility or application status, call the EA/EGA hotline at 651-266-4884. Learn more at RamseyCounty.us.
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The City of Saint Paul is committed to ensuring every Saint Paul resident fully realizes fair housing. The Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity has made available frequently asked questions for renters rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FAQs are available in multiple languages. Residents can also contact HREEO if they have questions about their rental rights or believe they have been discriminated against. More information is available at www.stpaul.gov/humanrights.
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Executive order on evictions, Stay at Home, & COVID-19 information: Resources for tenants regarding these orders and general advice about tenant rights.
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Rental rehabilitation loan program: Receive assistance to preserve existing affordable rental housing in Saint Paul.
Voting Information
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Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health COVID-19 Dashboard. Find the latest information about COVID-19 cases in Saint Paul. This dashboard has been created using data Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health receives from the Minnesota Department of Health. The county health department reviews the data before it is posted.
Not all suspected cases of COVID-19 are tested, so this data does not show the total number of people who have or had COVID-19. Increased testing will provide a more accurate picture of how many cases exist in our community. Data is presented for all test-positive cases regardless of interview status.
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Introducing "Rec Reimagined": Virtual and Alternative Programs. In order to help you stay connected, healthy, and active during this time, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has launched a new webpage where you can stay up-to-date with all of the digital and alternative programming options. Visit www.stpaul.gov/rec-reimagined for the latest virtual programs, activity ideas, and other ways to live an active lifestyle and stay connected to nature in our parks, at home, and in your own back yard.
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