The Minnesota Department of Health is conducting a voluntary COVID-19 survey across the state to gauge the pandemic’s impact.
MDH officials say teams are doing at-home visits at thousands of randomly selected homes in 180 preselected sites… hoping to get at least 1,200 people to participate in the voluntary survey.
In addition to a questionnaire, the participant would also take COVID-19 tests … which include a nasal swab to test if the person currently has the virus and an antibody blood test to see if the person may have had it in the past. The participant can take one or both.
While only one member of the family will be asked to complete the questionnaire, all family members who consent can receive COVID-19 tests. All information collected will remain confidential.
According to MDH state epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield, the CDC-supported survey is intended to better understand how COVID-19 is spreading in Minnesota and its communities, and how it is affecting people.
Additionally, Dr. Lynfield says information gathered will allow state officials to refine COVID-19 safety recommendations for communities.
Survey teams will be wearing vests, face masks and badges identifying them as members of the MDH COVID-19 survey team. The survey will wrap up at the end of September.
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