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With the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Scott County, we wanted to provide a refresher on the information we currently have, best practices from the Minnesota Department of Health(MDH), and other helpful links.
MDH is providing daily updates on the status of the virus in Minnesota. This includes the number of tests conducted, the number of positive cases in the state, and a list of counties with confirmed cases. We currently stand at 3038 tests, 89 positive cases, and 19 counties with confirmed cases. You can find these daily updates here.
As we continue to work together in these challenging times, please implement and share these recommendations to keep our communities healthy:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently;
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
- Stay home when sick;
- Implement social distancing, keeping 6 feet away from others under most circumstances;
- Encourage staff to telework when feasible;
- Limit gatherings with participants at high risk for severe disease to less than 10 people.
Minnesota Department of Health resources
Additionally, MDH is making information about the coronavirus available in multiple languages. A full list of available languages and links to download materials are available below.
COVID-19 in Amharic (PDF)
COVID-19 in Arabic (PDF)
COVID-19 in Chinese (PDF)
COVID-19 in Hmong (PDF)
COVID-19 in Karen (PDF)
COVID-19 in Russian (PDF)
COVID-19 in Somali (PDF)
COVID-19 in Spanish (PDF)
COVID-19 in Vietnamese (PDF)
MDH has also set up non-English versions of its coronavirus website. A full list of available languages and links to each page is available below.
Spanish: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/spanish.html
Somali: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/somali.html
Hmong: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/hmong.html
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
QUESTIONS about school and childcare:
Call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 (7am-7pm daily)
Visit www.education.mn.gov
*Child care providers with questions should call 1-888-234-1268
QUESTIONS about health:
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 (7am-7pm daily)
Visit www.health.state.mn.us
QUESTIONS for workers and employers:
651-259-7114 or 800-657-3858
https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid/
The Minnesota Department of Economic Development also shared an update on resources available for our state’s businesses, which you can find here.
If you have any questions about our efforts at the Minnesota Legislature, please feel free to reach out to our office. We’re all working around the clock to make sure Minnesota remains strong during and after COVID-19, and we take solace in the fact that Minnesotans are all in this together.
Sincerely,
Brad Tabke, State Representative|Rep.Brad.Tabke@house.mn
Eric Petersen, Legislative Assistant|Eric.Petersen@house.mn
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