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State of Minnesota opens monoclonal antibody clinic to expand access to treatments – see attached Word Document
Gov Walz Duluth COVID-19 Community Vaccination Site to Double Daily Capacity _ Add weekly testing
COVID-19 vaccines provides better protection than natural immunity –
About COVID-19: Getting COVID-19 again
If You Are Sick: Getting COVID-19 again
About COVID-19 Vaccine: If you have had COVID-19
Breakthrough Cases explanation:
What Are Vaccine Breakthrough Cases Transcript English
(PDF) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/vbtvid.pdf
Graphics available for download on https://mn.gov/covid19/share-our-message/social/index.jsp
Breakthrough Cases explanation: What Are Vaccine Breakthrough Cases Transcript English (PDF) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/vbtvid.pdf
If You Are Sick: Getting COVID-19 again
About COVID-19 Vaccine: If you have had COVID-19
Phyllis Wheatley: A cornerstone for COVID-19 support in the community: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stories/pwcc.html
Graphics available for download on https://mn.gov/covid19/share-our-message/social/index.jsp
At home COVID-19 tests
- Did you know you can have a COVID-19 test sent straight to where you live for free? Order a test through the state’s at-home COVID-19 testing program today: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/athome.html
COVID-19 testing
- COVID-19 testing remains a key part of keeping our students, athletes, and families safe. Walk in or schedule a free test today at one of Minnesota’s community testing sites: https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/community-testing.jsp
What teens should know about COVID-19 vaccines
- COVID-19 vaccines are our way back to in-person school, sports, and hanging out with friends! It’s normal for you or your parents to have questions before getting vaccinated. Talk to your doctor, and go to www.vaccines.gov to find your vaccine.
- Oromo - https://youtu.be/N4HPYdlwUCU
- Hmong - https://youtu.be/fa6wePcRNiU
Governor Tim Walz announced a list of Minnesota experiences that will be awarded to weekly drawing winners of the ‘Kids Deserve a Shot’ vaccine incentives campaign.
It takes all of us to fight COVID-19, and some of the biggest names in Minnesota’s sports and entertainment industries are doing their part by encouraging Minnesotans 12-17 years old to roll up their sleeves and donating prize packages to reward them for getting fully vaccinated.
In addition to the $100,000 college scholarship drawings, all fully vaccinated Minnesotans 12-17 are eligible to enter drawings for the Minnesota experiences below!
Enter for a chance to win:
Minnesota Vikings
Player Meet & Greet Experience: You and one guest will have the opportunity to meet a Vikings player and tour the Minnesota Vikings Museum. The meet and greet experience will take place within a group setting, and includes the opportunity for a Q&A session, an individual photo with the player, autographed item, and tour of the Vikings museum.
Choose Your Autograph: Pick your favorite current Minnesota Vikings players and you can receive a signed authentic NFL football from that player that will be sent directly to your home.
Game Day: Receive a pair of tickets to the 12/26 game as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Training Camp VIP Experience: Join the Minnesota Vikings at Training Camp in Eagan, Minnesota for a VIP experience in the summer of 2022. This package is for four individuals and will include tickets, parking, food & beverage, and a special gift. Get a chance to see the Vikings up-close before the start of the 2022 season!
Minnesota Twins
Ceremonial First Pitch: Opportunity for one person to throw out one of three ceremonial first pitches prior to the start of the game. Also includes an official MLB baseball, four complimentary tickets to stay and watch that day’s game, and a meet and greet/photo moment with Twins Personnel.
Pizza Party: Tickets for 20 individuals on one of the exclusive Twins executive office balconies with pizza and non-alcoholic beverages for 20 people.
Minnesota Wild
4 tickets and 2 Zamboni rides for the Wild game vs. Anaheim on January 14.
4 tickets and 2 Zamboni rides for the Wild game vs. Montreal on January 24.
1 player-signed jersey of winner’s choice.
1 player-signed stick of winner’s choice.
1 hour of ice time at Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota Lynx
12-person suite, pregame bench sit to watch warm-ups courtside, and the opportunity for youth to participate in a post-game free throw.
Minnesota Timberwolves
12-person suite, pregame bench sit to watch warm-ups courtside, and the opportunity for youth to participate in a post-game free throw.
Minnesota United
Training experience for you and one guest that includes watching a 2022 training session, training facility tour, group photo with players, and lunch with the team in the cafeteria. One custom jersey included.
St. Paul Saints
15-person suite and first pitch prior to game.
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
2 tickets to a game of your choice in the 2021-22 season for Gopher Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Hockey, or Women's Hockey (based on availability) as well as a pre-game VIP experience to watch warm-ups from the court/ice level.
First Avenue
2 tickets to Eric Nam in the Mainroom at First Avenue on 2/11, 2 shirts, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.
2 tickets to Still Woozy in the Mainroom at First Avenue on 2/22, 2 shirts, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.
2 tickets to Hippo Campus at the Armory 4/23, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.
2 tickets to Hippo Campus at the Armory 4/23, and a $25 gift card to The Depot Tavern.
● Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Keeper for the Day: Work alongside a professional zookeeper and participate in the daily duties of caring for the beloved animals from food prep, exhibit cleaning, and animal enrichment.
Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge
Sunday dogsled day trip for 4 in Ely, Minnesota.
The 'Kids Deserve a Shot’ campaign rewards Minnesota teens for completing their vaccine series and building the broad community protection needed to keep families, schools, and our state safe.
Now is the time for kids to get vaccinated! Not only can you enter to win these rewards, you can also get protection against COVID-19 for the holidays as we gather with loved ones. Getting kids fully vaccinated helps keep everyone safe — from grandparents to grandbabies.
Learn more about the rewards below and online at: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/vaccine-rewards/kids-deserve-a-shot/.
$100,000 Minnesota College Scholarships and Experience Drawings
All Minnesotans 12-17 years old who have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series at any point in 2021 can enter for a chance to win a $100,000 Minnesota College Scholarship and other fun Minnesota experiences.
Parents or guardians must enter their 12-17 year old by the entry deadline to be eligible for the following drawing(s). Once a kid is entered, they will be included in all following drawings. Minnesota experiences will be divided up and drawn across all five drawing weeks from November 19 — December 17. Minnesotans can refer to the official drawing rules online to see which experiences will be drawn each week.
Drawing
Drawing Date
Entry Deadline
1
November 19
November 15
2
November 29
November 22
3
December 3
November 29
4
December 10
December 6
5
December 17
December 13
$200 Visa Gift Card
COVID TESTING & VACCINE SITES - State of Minnesota
YMCA Vaccine Sites Click to register | Walkins Welcome
For MDH and MHD Sponsored Content
(MDH- MN Dept. of Health | MHD-Mpls Health Dept.)
https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/en-US/
Testimonial videos from the vaccine clinics with the African immigrant communities.
Video 1
English – https://youtu.be/ZRs3JotJfpg
Somali - https://youtu.be/-hE-zJyjVwA
Video 2
English - https://youtu.be/-rB9BkMMoHc
Video 3
English - https://youtu.be/Qg4DOUnw-4s
Somali - https://youtu.be/HORLuJUG4eQ
It's still okay to wear a mask, even if you are vaccinated (PDF)
ttps://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/maskok.pdf
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/vaxspecial.pdf
UPDATED: Flyers for COVID-19 Community Testing Events https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/flyers/index.html
COVID-19 Vaccine for Youth with Special Needs or Disabilities Information for Caregivers PDF https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/vaxspecial.pdf
Host a Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/hostevent.html
Hosting a COVID-19 Community Event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrxmp-PXJqo
COVID-19 Community Coordinators https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/equity/funding/ccc.html
COVID-19 Vaccine Equity in Minnesota https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/mnsvi.html
Letting the community lead the way: Research sheds light on COVID-19 spread https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDH/bulletins/2ea98e1
Top Four Reasons to Get your COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/vaxteen.pdf
Community Covid-19 Info
https://www.primarybio.com/r/stairstep
https://mncovidtestingappt.as.me/schedule.php