COVID-19 Update: May 28
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 27
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 News Release #31 - Nearly 360 Organizations Receive Emergency Health Care Grants to Help with COVID-19 Response
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) awarded nearly $98 million in emergency health care grants to about 360 provider organizations across the state for preparing for and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: May 22
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 19
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 18
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 15
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 14
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 13
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 12
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 11
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 8
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: May 7
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 News Release #30 - Focus in State Emergency Operations Center Remains on Coordination, Support and Providing Critical Services
Staff working in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) responding to the COVID-19 crisis continue coordinating donations, supporting meat processing plants, and helping state agencies as they work to continue providing services to Minnesotans affected by the pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: May 5
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 News Release #29 - Officials Remind Minnesotans to Continue Maintaining Social Distancing
Minnesota is adding more COVID-19 cases each day and turning the dial incrementally to bring back more business activity and other parts of the state’s economy in the coming weeks. To make this work, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is asking Minnesotans to continue focusing on maintaining social distancing.
COVID-19 Update: May 1
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: April 30
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 News Release #28 - State Officials Identify Alternate Care Site to Use Should Hospitals Reach Surge Capacity
State officials have identified an alternate care site in Roseville to use if hospitals need to make space for critical patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: April 28
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 Update: April 27
COVID-19 response updates from state agencies and volunteer organizations working in the State Emergency Operations Center.
COVID-19 News Release #27 - Governor, State Officials Remain Focused on Testing
Gov. Tim Walz announced a new COVID-19 testing website today that helps Minnesotans find testing locations in their communities. The site also provides an interactive screening tool to help people determine if they need a test.
COVID-19 News Release #26 - As Governor Announces COVID-19 Testing Breakthrough, Other Important Work Continues
Gov. Tim Walz called a ramp up in COVID-19 testing announced today “one tool in a toolbox that leads us in the right direction.” The new statewide testing strategy aims to test all symptomatic people, isolate confirmed cases, and expand contact tracing tools.
COVID-19 News Release #25 - State Agencies, Volunteer Organizations Focus on Helping Vulnerable Populations Affected by COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths rises across Minnesota, state and volunteer agencies continue working together to address issues like food shelf staffing, feeding school-age children and collecting plasma to help treat critically ill patients.
COVID-19 News Release #24 - Public/Private Partnerships Still Critical to Battling COVID-19 in Minnesota
State officials continue working with private partners and business officials to obtain personal protective equipment, increase COVID-19 testing capacity, and keep Minnesotans safe. That work includes monitoring outbreaks at congregate care settings and businesses.
COVID-19 News Release #23 - Golf Courses, Bait Shops Among Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Executive Order Issued Friday
Minnesotans now have more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic under an executive order Gov. Tim Walz issued Friday.
COVID-19 News Release #22 - Minnesotans, Businesses Still Supporting Each Other as COVID-19 Outbreak Continues
Minnesotans continue to volunteer, give blood, donate personal protective equipment (PPE) and take care of each other during the COVID-19. State agencies also have a variety of resources available for Minnesotans struggling financially or with feeding their families.
COVID-19 News Release #21 - Tornado Drill Day Will Happen Thursday as State Continues COVID-19 Response; Sirens Will Sound in Many Counties
While state agencies and volunteer organizations continue focusing on Minnesota’s COVID-19 response, emergency management officials are reminding people to take time this week to plan and prepare for severe weather.
COVID-19 News Release #20 - Hours for School, Child Care Hotline Change
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) staff have seen a decrease in calls to the school and child care question hotline and are scaling back the hotline’s hours as a result.
COVID-19 News Release #19 - Peacetime State of Emergency Extended Until May 13
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order today extending Minnesota’s peacetime state of emergency another 30 days until May 13.
COVID-19 News Release #18 - Visit State’s COVID-19 Website for the Latest Information and Updates
Minnesotans looking for the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak are reminded to visit the state’s COVID-19 website. The site includes case data from the Minnesota Department of Health, response and preparation information, and Minnesota modeling data.
COVID-19 News Release #17 - State Officials Continue Focusing on Preparing Hospitals for Predicted Surge of COVID-19 Patients
Increasing surge capacity at Minnesota hospitals, accumulating more personal protective equipment (PPE) and establishing alternate care sites remain the top priorities for officials working in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).
COVID-19 News Release #16 - State Agencies, Volunteer Organizations Continue Hard Work as Governor Extends Stay at Home Order Until May 4
Staff from state and volunteer agencies will continue working in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) following Gov. Tim Walz's announcement April 8 that he is extending his stay at home order until May 4 to help slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state.
COVID-19 News Release #15 - Officials Warn Minnesotans Not to Ease Up on Social Distancing as Religious Holidays, Warmer Weather Arrive
While Minnesota appears to have a lower COVID-19 infection rate compared with other states, officials are asking residents to continue being vigilant with social distancing. Health officials acknowledge navigating upcoming holidays and continuing to stay apart from family and friends is difficult, but warn that abandoning social distancing could have severe consequences.
COVID-19 News Release #14 - Multiple Hotlines Available for Minnesotans to Report COVID-19 Concerns, Ask QuestionsA new helpline to report discrimination is now available in addition to four other hotlines for Minnesotans to raise COVID-19-related concerns and ask questions.
