Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Updates

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Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Updates

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Minnesota Department of Health

June 23, 2023

The Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Update is being sent to the following three MDH mailing lists to reduce duplication:

  • Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities COVID-19 Updates
  • MN Immigrant and Refugee Health Announcements
  • The Center for Health Equity

Today's COVID-19 updates include:

Status of COVID-19 in Minnesota

Status of COVID-19 in Minnesota:

Updated June 22, 2023

  • Total positive including reinfections: 1,798,929
  • Total deaths: 14,861
  • Total cases requiring hospitalization: 85,555
  • Total cases hospitalized in ICU: 14,414

Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020.

The number of lab-confirmed positive tests among Minnesota residents will be updated weekly on Situation Update for COVID-19 with data as of 4 a.m. on the Tuesday prior. The page also includes a map of counties with confirmed cases, data by race/ethnicity, and more. 

This total reflects only the results from laboratory testing. There are more cases in Minnesota, and the virus is circulating in communities. It is important for everyone to take steps to protect themselves and others through vaccination, testing, staying home when sick, and more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Data - As of June 22, 2023 (Updated monthly)

  • People up to date with vaccine doses: 1,497,601

Updated MDH Recommendations and Guidance

General:

Minnesota Department of Health In-Home Vaccination Program

Did you know that Minnesota has a free COVID-19 in-home vaccination program? It aims to serve individuals who face difficulties leaving their home to get vaccinated, whether from physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, non-apparent disabilities, or children under 5 who benefit from a quieter setting. 

If you or someone you take care of would like to be vaccinated at home, you can request an appointment by calling our Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 or the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living at 1-800-409-5594 or email: francest@mcil-mn.org. To learn more, visit the In-Home Vaccination Program Website. 

Materials:

Hajj Travel Checklist

Many people are travelling to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for Hajj this time of year – the largest annual gathering of Muslims. MDH, in collaboration with the Islamic Association of North America (IANA), developed a checklist for travelers to stay safe during their pilgrimage.

Other

Announcing the New Cohort of COVID-19 Community Engagement and Diverse Media Grantees

We are pleased to announce the new cohort of COVID-19 community engagement and diverse media grantees. These grants began in the spring of 2023 and go through June 30, 2024. Through diverse media messaging and authentic community engagement, grantees are working to reduce inequities in COVID-19, including vaccination rates and overall community recovery from the pandemic. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Community Engagement and Diverse Media Grants page.

  1. Access Press Ltd.
  2. African American Child Wellness Institute
  3. American Indian Movement IC
  4. Asian Media Access, Inc.
  5. Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
  6. BLCK Press, LLC
  7. Bottomless Coffee
  8. Center For Community Services
  9. Centro Tyrone Guzman
  10. Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc.
  11. Community Health Service Inc.
  12. Community of Angels
  13. Community Partnership Collaborative 2.0
  14. Doll Face Media
  15. Encouraging Leaders
  16. Global Healthcare Initiatives
  17. GoodHealthTV®, a division of KAT & Company
  18. Healthy Alliances Matter for All dba health Equity Northland
  19. Hmong Outreach Network
  20. Hmong Today
  21. JR Broadcasting/AM950 Native Roots
  22. Kaleidoscope-Kawm thiab Siv, LLC
  23. Kaly Somali American Radio
  24. Karen Football Association and KFA Digital
  25. Keystone Interpreting Solutions Inc.
  26. KFAI Fresh Air, Inc.
  27. Khoo Consulting LLC
  28. Latino Economic Development Center
  29. Leech Lake Tribal College
  30. LifeGate Services
  31. McFarlane Media Interests, Inc.
  32. Media Vista Minneapolis LLC
  33. Minnesota African Women's Association
  34. Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
  35. Minnesota State College Student Association
  36. MLatino Media, LLC
  37. MLW Marketing, LLC/I Got Somethang Ta Say (Podcast)
  38. Multicultural Autism Action Network
  39. Neighborhood Health Care Network
  40. NewPublica, LLC
  41. Northfield Healthy Community Initiative
  42. Open Path Resources
  43. Oromia 11
  44. Oromo Community of Minnesota
  45. Philanthrofund Foundation
  46. Raices Latinas
  47. RicoLatino LLC
  48. Santamaria Broadcasting/La Raza
  49. ShelettaMakesMeLaugh, LLC
  50. Somali Success School
  51. Somali TV of Minnesota
  52. South Sudanese Foundation
  53. Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises & Services (SMILES)
  54. Sub-Saharan African Young and Family Services in Minnesota
  55. The ANIKA Foundation
  56. The Center for Communication and Development/KMOJ-FM Radio
  57. The Dial Group
  58. The University of Minnesota Youth and AIDS Projects
  59. Transforming Generations
  60. Twin Cities Quorum
  61. Xidig TV LLC
  62. Youth & Family Circle, Inc.
  63. Zintkala Luta

Upcoming Testing & Vaccination Events

COVID-19 Community Testing

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) works in partnership with communities to provide safe and free on-site COVID-19 testing in areas with outbreaks, increasing cases, or other barriers to access existing test sites.

COVID-19 Community Vaccines

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) works in partnership with communities to provide safe and free on-site COVID-19 vaccines.

Completing your primary vaccination series and getting a booster dose when due remains the most important way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines continue to be very good at preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death. Make sure you and your family are up to date on any COVID-19 vaccine doses you are recommended to get to have the best protection against COVID-19. 

  • How to get a free vaccine
    • Use the state's Vaccine Locator Map to find a vaccine provider near you
    • Check for vaccine appointments using Vaccine.gov (you can search for appointments by vaccine type: Pfizer vaccine, Moderna vaccine, Johnson & Johnson vaccine) 
    • Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
    • Employers may also reach out with information for vaccination opportunities.

Vaccination Events:

 

Deaf Community Support Center

Chinese Community Center

African Immigrants Community Services (AICS)

Reminders

Discrimination helpline

Discrimination Helpline

Report Discrimination and Bias

COVID-19 does not discriminate based on race, where you come from, your immigration status, or anything else. 

If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of discrimination or bias call Minnesota's Discrimination Helpline at 1-833-454-0148 or submit an online form on the Report Discrimination page . The helpline is staffed by investigators from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Translation/interpretation services are available.

If you are the victim of a crime, including a hate crime, or fear for your safety, call 911 immediately.

MDH COVID-19 Public Hotline:

For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 1-833-431-2053
Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To connect directly to a representative in American Sign Language, visit the Contact Us: COVID-19 Questions webpage. 

Peer Support Connection MN Warmline (PSC):

Contact the PSC Warmline, available from 5 p.m. - 9 a.m., at 1-844-739-6369.

Visit the Peer Support Connection MN Warmline page for more information.

MDH Contact Information:

For questions regarding the information in this bulletin or the Cultural, Faith and Disabilities Communities (CFD) branch, please email health.equity@state.mn.us.

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