Saint Paul, Minnesota MENU SEARCH TRANSLATE BOOSTER SHOT UPDATES VACCINE UPDATES TESTING OPTIONS PUBLIC HEALTH INFO COVID-19 SCAMS CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 Like communities across our nation, we’ve been closely monitoring the unfolding of the situation around the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The City is working diligently in responding to the unique needs of our residents, business owners, and key partners. IN THIS SECTION LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDERS WORKFORCE, HOUSING, AND FAMILIES SMALL BUSINESS AND NONPROFITS MEAL SERVICE FOR FAMILIES COORDINATED RESPONSE TO ENCAMPMENTS MORE GET COVID-19 EMAIL UPDATES Email Subscribe Face coverings required in all City-controlled properties Executive order 2021-33 requires all individuals regardless of vaccine status at City-Controlled Property to wear a face covering indoors at all times. Employees who are not in a congregate setting and are alone in their assigned workspace may refrain from wearing a face covering. City of Saint Paul employees and visitors are not required to wear a face covering while outdoors, unless at an activity specifically designated and posted by the City as requiring a face covering. The order will apply to all individuals except young children at risk of suffocation and persons who cannot medically tolerate wearing a face covering. Acceptable face coverings include manufactured or homemade cloth face coverings, and are not required to be medical-grade masks. Face coverings must fully cover a person’s nose and mouth. All businesses are strongly encouraged to require that all individuals, regardless of vaccine status, wear a face covering indoors. Learn more about Executive Order 2021-33 Vaccine requirement for all City of Saint Paul workers All City of Saint Paul workers are required to complete a vaccination series by Dec. 31, 2021. Meeting this requirement will also include providing proof of vaccination, and attesting to vaccination status, except in those instances when employees may qualify for an accommodation or religious exemption. Since testing only provides a way to determine if someone has COVID after they’ve already contracted it, offers no protection for an unvaccinated individual, nor for any individuals they interact with, the vaccine requirement will not include an opt-out for testing. Learn more about the vaccine requirement Vaccine Booster Shot Information All Minnesotans age 18 and older are recommended to get a booster shot. The timing of your booster shot depends on the vaccine you received for your initial vaccine series. If you got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine: All Minnesotans age 18 and older who got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine should get a booster shot at least 2 months after their single dose. If you got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine: All Minnesotans age 18 and older who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine should get a booster shot at least 6 months after their primary series of vaccine. Choosing a booster shot Officials have authorized 'mixing and matching' COVID-19 vaccine boosters, meaning anybody who is eligible to get a booster shot can get either the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson booster shot regardless of what they received for their primary series. Note that not all providers are offering all three boosters. Please check with your local clinic or provider for what booster shots they offer. All Minnesotans 5 years of age and older now eligible for vaccine Governor Walz announced that Minnesota is ready to vaccinate 5 to 11 year olds as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for that age group. Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health will begin offering vaccines for children age 5 -11 starting Nov. 10. Minnesotans age 5 to 17 are eligible only for the Pfizer vaccine. 'Kids Deserve a Shot' Program for Minnesotans 12-17 Minnesota has launched ‘Kids Deserve a Shot,’ a vaccine incentives program rewarding Minnesotans 12-17 years old for completing their COVID-19 vaccine series. This program comes as the State continues to drive vaccination efforts and awareness across Minnesota, with a focus on boosting vaccination among this least-vaccinated age group. The program consists of two sets of rewards: a $200 Visa gift card, and five drawings of $100,000 Minnesota college scholarships for any Minnesotan 12-17 years old with a complete vaccine series in 2021. Community Vaccination Locations Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health has opened its large COVID-19 vaccination clinics to the general public. Registration is available online or individuals can call Ramsey County Public Health’s vaccine phone line at 651-266-1190 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) with questions or to get help. Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector Governor Walz announced the launch of the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. When a Minnesotan becomes eligible to receive a vaccine under state guidelines, the Vaccine Connector will: Alert them when they're eligible. Connect them to appointment scheduling resources. Notify them of vaccination opportunities in their area. There will be no cost and no restricted time period for signing up. Minnesotans unable to sign up online can call 833-431-2053 for assistance signing up over the phone. Translation service is available by phone We must continue to wear masks, socially distance, wash our hands frequently and stay home if we are sick to make sure as few people as possible get COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely available. Access Immunization Records The Minnesota Department of Health announced a new mobile app that gives Minnesotans access to their immunization record faster. Minnesotans can now easily access their immunization record through their smartphones or other mobile devices by using an app called Docket. Docket enables residents with a Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) record to securely view and share their immunization records, even if they were given by different health care providers in Minnesota. Lost your vaccine card? You should get a card when you get your COVID-19 vaccination that includes the name of the vaccine product and the date you got it. Follow recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health on what to do if you've lost your vaccine card. Information is available in English , Spanish , Hmong , and Somali . Additional Tools The tools below are intended to help Minnesotans connect with vaccine providers, view key vaccination data for our state, and learn more about the state's vaccine distribution plan. Minnesota’s new COVID-19 vaccine locator map connects people age 65+ to vaccination opportunities. There is still a limited amount of vaccine, so appointments may not be available everywhere. The State of Minnesota has launched a public vaccine data dashboard to detail the progress of COVID-19 vaccine allocation, distribution, and administration across Minnesota. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 Testing Options in Saint Paul Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced a new semi-permanent COVID-19 community testing site in Saint Paul. The Saint Paul site is located in Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 175 West Kellogg Blvd. Testing at the Saint Paul site will occur Monday – Thursday, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Testing is free at all of the state's community testing sites. Appointments can be made through the Vault Health registration site. Walk-ins are also accepted. The COVID-19 Test at Home program is now available to all Minnesotans across the state. Language Support Services If you have questions related to COVID-19 and require language support services, please contact 651-201-3920 and a representative from the Minnesota Department of Health can assist you. Language Resources Public Health Information For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 1-833-431-2053 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. COVID-19 Symptoms People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Is it COVID-19? Use the State of Minnesota's tool with symptoms and when to seek medical help. Learn more about COVID-19 on the CDC website. Multilingual Health Information Find video PSAs, print materials, and translated documents to assist with preparing for and responding to COVID-19 on MDH's Materials and Resources for COVID-19 website. Mental Health Information If you are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a result of COVID-19, you can call Ramsey County's Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line at 651-266-7878 and the Adult Mental Health Crisis Line at 651-266-7900. Saint Paul Public Library Social Worker Saint Paul Public Library Social Worker offers phone support weekdays from 1-4 p.m. Get help with problem-solving, ask questions, find resources, or get support from a licensed social worker. Call 651-300-9305 or email ruby.rivera@wilder.org. Learn more at sppl.org. The library has also created a Wellness and COVID-19 information guide with more resources. Managing Stress and Anxiety Centers For Disease Control (CDC): Helping Children Cope During and After a Crisis PBS: How You and Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus OUR PARTNERS RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STATE OF MINNESOTA COVID-19 Scams Be aware of scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19 vaccines. Help protect yourself from threats and be on the lookout for phishing emails and fraud: COVID antibody tests: The FBI says con artists are advertising fake COVID-19 antibody tests in hopes of harvesting personal information they can use in identity theft or health insurance scams. COVID vaccine registration scams: Be suspect of emails requesting information in order to register for vaccine trials or other related programs. Contact tracing: Messages from actual contact tracers working for public health agencies will not include any links or ask you for money or personal data. Ask for donations: Be skeptical of fundraising calls or emails for COVID-19 victims or virus research, especially if they pressure you to act fast and request payment by prepaid debit cards or gift cards. Appear to be from someone you know asking for personal information: Even if the sender appears to know you, never provide account information/passwords via email. Also, do not reply to the message; instead reach out to your contact individually to clarify. To report a scam or other consumer problem related to COVID-19, use the Federal Trade Commission's Complaint Assistant at ftc.gov/complaint. Last Edited: November 22, 2021 Saint Paul, Minnesota CONTACT THE CITY Email Us Contact the City’s Call Center by sending an email. Call 651-266-8989 For non-emergency information. 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