Helpful Links for COVID19 in Minnesota
Vaccine Connector Links from the Minnesota Department of Health
The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
ALL Minnesotans 16 years of age or older are eligible to get the COVID19 Vaccine through the Vaccine Connector.
Vaccine Connector: https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/
Frequently Asked Questions About the Vaccine Connector: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/faq.jsp
Vaccine Hotlines: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/hotlines/index.jsp
Find other places that are giving out the vaccine: https://vaccinefinder.org/
Information for Mothers and expecting Mothers
CDC resources pregnant and recently pregnant:: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy/index.html
CDC tool kit for pregnant and recently pregnant: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/toolkits/pregnant-people-and-new-parents.html
Vaccine rates among pregnant people: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#pregnancy-data
MDH fact sheet: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/vaxtruths.pdf
More about Renters Rights during the COVID19 Pandemic
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/covid-19-renters-rights-during-pandemic
These links will help you find the information you need from Native specific resources & the Minnesota Department of Health’s website
Association of American Indian Physicians: www.aaip.org
Association of American Indian Physicians Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aaip1971
Association of American Indian Physicians YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCrT22n5B484jRZESdpiWQ
Native American Community Clinic https://nacc-healthcare.org/
MN Dept. of Health COVID Community Coordinators: https://covidcommunitycoordinators.web.health.state.mn.us/
Department of Indian Work – Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul Primary Counties Served: Ramsey and Hennepin
Hotline Number: 651-304-9986
Northwest Indian Community Development Center (NWICDC)
Primary Counties Served: Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, Hubbard, Clearwater, Roseau, Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, Norman, Mahnomen, Clay
Hotline Number: 218-215-2832 https://www.nwicdc.org/
American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO)
Primary Counties Served: St. Louis, Pine, Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, Carlton, Lake, Cook
Hotline Number: 218-215-2760
http://www.aicho.org/#/
Minnesota Department of Health: https://www.health.state.mn.us/
Symptoms of COVID19: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/symptoms.html
COVID19 testing is widely available in Minnesota
All Testing Locations | Free At-home Test Kits
Every home in Minnesota is eligible to order two rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits (four tests total) for free, while supplies last.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call the MDH COVID-19 Public hotline 1-833-431-2053 Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Minnesota Helpline
If you prefer to talk a person about your questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic of if you are looking for Mental Health Crisis information help is available by phone.
For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mental Health Crisis Line – Call: **CRISIS (**274747)
News about COVID19 in Minnesota from Minnesota Native News
- Pregnancy, Vaccines, and Decision-making during the COVID-19 PandemicOn today’s show, Leah and Antony sort through many of the questions and concerns that arise around pregnancy, vaccines, and decision-making during this stage of the pandemic.
- Powwows Present Challenges, Opportunities for COVID PrecautionsThis week COVID infection rates are on the rise. Reporter Feven Gerezgiher shares some of the latest data and connects with organizers about what they are doing to prevent COVID-19 at powwows and other large gatherings.
- Talking About Vaccines with Three Expectant MomsThis week reporter Feven Gerezgiher speaks with three women about their experiences with the COVID vaccine and shares some of the recommendations for new mothers and pregnant people.
- Minnesota Offers Free At-Home COVID TestsThis week, an online program to order at-home rapid COVID-19 tests is now open in Minnesota and we connect with a young entrepreneur about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
- Decision-making in Daily Life Two Years into the COVID- 19 PandemicLeah and Antony are back to discuss how COVID has affected our decision-making processes now that we are two years into the pandemic. Leah and Antony reflect on the latest statistics from the World Health Organization, about the numbers of cases and deaths worldwide.
Explore how Indian Country in MN is responding and adapting to the pandemic on Community Conversations
- Pregnancy, Vaccines, and Decision-making during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Decision-making in Daily Life Two Years into the COVID- 19 Pandemic
- Pediatric COVID Vaccines Now Available for Kids 5+ and Coming Soon: Boosters for All
- Booster Shots, Vaccination Rates, and Looking Ahead to Vaccines for Young Ones
- Being a Good Relative in Complicated Times
- Navigating the Knowns and Unknowns of Back-to-School Time
