COVID-19

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COVID-19 INFORMATION

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WHAT TO EXPECT: Getting a Nasal Swab at a Testing Site

What to bring

• Wear a mask or face covering if you can.

• Bring your confirmation text or email if you can.

• You do not need to show identification or insurance information.

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What to expect at the event

• If you signed up for an appointment online or by phone, staff will ask to see your confirmation text or email, or you can tell them your name, birthdate, and address.

• If you did not sign up for an appointment ahead of time, a greeter will register you when you get to the event. You will need to provide your name and contact information. This information is given to staff to contact you with your test results. 

• Please arrive at the site close to the time of your scheduled visit. Staff will check you in when you arrive and tell you where to go. Testing sites are designed to ensure social distancing and proper cleaning to keep you safe.

• A health care worker will gently insert what looks like a long Q-tip into your nose and swirl it for a few seconds in order to get a good sample. It will then be removed and put in a vial to be sent to a lab for testing.

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Click here for more information: 

CDC & MDH RESOURCE LINKS

10/5/20 Resource Updates

CDC

• People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-developmental-behavioral-disabilities.html

• Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19 (including Halloween, Dia de los Muertos & Thanksgiving):  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html

• COVID-19 in Children and Teens:   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children/symptoms.html

• People at Increased Risk: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/index.html

• People with Disabilities:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-disabilities.html

• Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Caring for Newborns:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html

• Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/flu-vs-covid19.htm

MDH 

• COVID-19 Community Testing:  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/index.html​

• Protect Yourself & Others: Flu Vaccine: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/prevention.html#flu

• Nobles County Serology Study: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/nobles.html

• COVID-19 Community Testing Data: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/testdata.html

• Tips for Wearing a Mask: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/masktips.pdf

• Safe Holiday Celebrations During COVID-19:  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/holidays.html

• Lowering your risk for COVID-19 (Infographic):  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/riskvenn.pdf

• Campaign Activities and Events: COVID-19:  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/campaign.html

• COVID-19 Saliva Testing Site in Duluth:  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/saliva.html

• COVID-19 and Higher Education: Frequently Asked Questions:  https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/ihefaq.html

• Healthy Eating During the Covid-19 Pandemic:  https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/healthyeating/covid19.html

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Governor’s Office 

• Find Testing Locations:  https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/if-sick/testing-locations/index.jsp

• Distance learning and disability services for children:  https://disabilityhubmn.org/media/1830/distance-learning-and-disability-services-for-children.pdf

Funding​

• Rental Assistance:  http://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/covid19housingassistanceprogramFAQ

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Solutions for Health Equity (Letters of Intent due October 7): https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2020/community-solutions-for-health-equity.html

• Community Health Collaborative Pilot Grants (Letters of Intent due October 8):  https://www.ctsi.umn.edu/consultations-and-services/community-engaged-research/grant-programs/community-health-collaborative-grants

• Social Venture Partners Minnesota Capacity Building Grant (Letters of Intent due October 12): https://www.socialventurepartners.org/minnesota/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2020/09/SVP-LOI-Guidelines-Q3-Q4-2020-FINAL.docx.pdf

• Asian and Pacific Islander Nonprofit Resilience Fund (due October 14): To receive the application form or to submit completed applications, email 

• Short-term Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Grants for Youth/Young Adult Violence Intervention, Crime Victim Services and Community COVID Response (now open until funding runs out or November 16, 2020):  https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/grants/Pages/covid-19-youth-intervention-crime-victim-services-funds.aspx

• Housing Assistance Program:  http://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/covid19housingassistanceprogramFAQ

• Hennepin County Emergency Housing Assistance:  https://www.hennepin.us/rent-help​

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Workshops/Webinars:

• Health Communications Marketing and Media Forum: From 2020 Hindsight to 20/20 Foresight (October 6-8):  https://www.nphic.org/Forum

• US Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention (October 7 at 2PM CT):  https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do? nomenu=true&siteurl=veteransaffairs&service=6&rnd=0.7890346426607785&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fveteransaffairs.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000002ff023010c05d4c2c7cdd559857ab4fcbea4c5deb77444f48607b8060da9c6a59%26siteurl%3Dveteransaffairs%26confViewID%3D171488898472500940%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAKFPpRcE1eWKmVcx7Q-ncGGk1CFOmcQRkgReBbzgRnf1g2%26

• Systematic Racism, Health Disparities, and COVID-19: Leading through Complex Trauma with Resilience and Hope (October 8 at 2PM):  https://thenationalcouncil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_31gnhlnSQEyb8b9XlvTbFg

• MDH Community Partners Call: COVID-19 Community Coordinators, Community Transmission, and No Barriers Testing (October 13 at 9am): https://minnesota.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?service=1&siteurl=minnesota&nomenu=true&main_url=%2Fmc3300%2Fe.do%3Fsiteurl%3Dminnesota%26AT%3DMI%26EventID%3D1097683517%26UID%3D551841632%26Host%3DQUhTSwAAAAQDN8VPBxbZB1dhsxClntVM-PE31tTNZSSM5CDkzIo_15JhAtJ6yIO7CUvdho95PyF0dDh3lSlKUw06AEiKRIjw0%26RG%3D1%26FrameSet%3D2%26RGID%3Dr56e00642f7dea5db8ce82ac7361eed40

• COVID-19 and Mental Health in the Workplace: Solutions for Employers and Employees (October 19 at 12pm): https://www.nihcm.org/event-registration

• ADA National Network Learning Session: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Efforts to Increase Health Care Access and Quality of Care for People with Disabilities (October 22 at 1:30pm):  https://adata.org/event/ada-national-network-learning-session-centers-medicare-and-medicaid-cms-efforts-increase

• Mental Health First Aid: A Primer for Public Health Professionals and Communities (October 22):  https://thenationalcouncil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rYXwrvFxQDWdaeXoi47cQQ

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Other

• Keystone Community Services Free Fresh Food Distribution on October 8 from 10am – 12pm at Grace Church Roseville: https://keystoneservices.org/events/free-fresh-food-distribution/

• Worker Protections During COVID-19 video:  https://youtu.be/DkGkXXwvtm0

• Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Youth in the Era of COVID-19: https://www.srcd.org/research/addressing-inequities-education-considerations-american-indian-and-alaska-native-children

• Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for Asian American Children and Youth in the Era of COVID-19: https://www.srcd.org/research/addressing-inequities-education-considerations-asian-american-children-and-youth-era-covid

• Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for Black Children and Youth in the Era of COVID-19: https://www.srcd.org/research/addressing-inequities-education-considerations-black-children-and-youth-era-covid-19

• Addressing Inequities in Education: Considerations for Latinx Children and Youth in the Era of COVID-19: https://www.srcd.org/research/addressing-inequities-education-considerations-latinx-children-and-youth-era-covid-19

• Cultures of Health COVID-19 Basic Education and Common Questions & Myths Videos in Somali, Karen, and Burmese:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIDRex8A3x-t3xLbbgZiaQ

• 2020 Elections and COVID-19:  https://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/elections-calendar/2020-elections-and-covid-19/

• COVID-19 Testing and Updates Video from Islamic Association of North America (Somali):  https://www.facebook.com/ianaforall/videos/3325558160906009/

• Face Masks and COVID-19: What Community Members Need to Know:  https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:18ec13e7-53fe-47eb-a3e2-791f6632c065

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