search menu COVID-19 Information https://www.health.state.mn.us/ https://www.facebook.com/mnhealth/H6 Situation Update for COVID-19 Everyone can work to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Wear masks when in public. 10-50% of virus carriers are asymptomatic wearing masks helps control the virus and has been shown to lower COVID-19 spread. Avoid enclosed spaces with groups of people, where the virus can linger in the air for long periods of time. Get tested if you have cold or flu-like symptoms - Find testing locations. Stay six feet away from others. Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or sleeve, or a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands afterwards. Washing your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom or before eating. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. 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Managing Chronic Conditions during COVID-19 CDC: COVID-19 and HIV MATEC: COVID-19 Information for Persons Living with HIV in Minnesota (Google Doc) CDC: Prevent Getting Sick Hands and face Wash your hands often, with soap and water. Wash for at least 20 seconds. Always wash your hands after being in a public place. Always wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol. Hand Hygiene Use hand sanitizers on the hands only. Never use them on larger body surfaces, and never swallow or breathe them in. Do not make hand sanitizers into something you can spray into the air. This is dangerous to your health and can catch fire. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue. Throw used tissues in the trash. Cover Your Cough Masks and face coverings Face coverings, often called masks, can help stop your germs from infecting others. Research has shown that wearing masks reduces the risk of infection, especially when combined with other prevention efforts such as washing your hands often and staying 6 feet away from others. As of July 25, 2020, per the Governor's Executive Order, people in Minnesota will be required to wear a face covering in all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces, unless you are alone. Face Covering Requirements and Recommendations under Executive Order 20-81 Frequently Asked Questions About the Requirement to Wear Face Coverings How masks work The virus which causes COVID-19 is thought to be mostly spread by respiratory droplets released when people talk, cough or sneeze. Wearing a mask stops these droplets from spreading to others. This is extra important because 30-45% of people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms but can still spread the virus. Wearing a mask does not mean people who are sick should be in public. Stay home if you are sick unless you need to seek medical care. Who should wear a mask Everyone who can wear a mask should. Even if you've had COVID-19, you should still wear a mask because we do not know if people can get sick with COVID-19 again. Do not put masks or face covers on children under age 2. Do not put masks or face covers on anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, or unable to remove the mask without help. People with disabilities or special health needs may not be able to wear a mask. Best Practices for Masks: Considerations for People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs (PDF) 7/24/20 How to wear a mask Wash your hands before putting on your mask and after taking it off. Cover your nose and mouth and try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face. Keep the mask on your face the whole time you are out. Don't put the mask around your neck or on your forehead. Wash your mask after each time you wear it. How to Safely Wear Your Mask (PDF) Poster for download and printing. Videos for COVID-19 Response: see How to Safely Wear Your Mask and COVID-19 Mask Do's and Don'ts Types of masks Types of face coverings can include a paper or disposable mask, a cloth mask, a scarf, a bandanna, or a religious face covering. Do not buy or wear surgical or N95 masks. Health care workers need them so that they are protected when helping sick patients. Do not wear a mask with a valve because it allows droplets to be released from the mask. Cleaning Keep your house very clean to stay healthy. This can help stop infections from spreading. Clean and disinfect things that people touch a lot: counters and other surfaces; telephones, remote controls and other devices; doorknobs, stairway railings and other objects. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. If surfaces are dirty, use detergent or soap and water to clean them before disinfecting. Cleaning and Disinfecting Products for COVID-19 CDC: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home Always follow instructions on household cleaners. Do not drink, breathe in, or inject household cleaners. This can hurt or kill you. Call poison control or a doctor immediately if you drink a cleaning product. Do not use disinfectant sprays or wipes on your skin or on pets. This can hurt your skin and your pets. Traveling Considerations before traveling If you are thinking about traveling away from your local community, it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your family. COVID-19 has been reported in all 50 states, and traveling can put people at greater risk of getting sick. Before you travel, think about: How much COVID-19 is spreading where you are going and how much it is spreading in your local community. Whether you or someone you are traveling with could get very sick from COVID-19. How easy or difficult it will be to keep 6 feet between people. Whether you would be able to miss work, school, or other activities if you get sick. For more tips and things to consider when traveling, see CDC: Considerations for Travelers – Coronavirus in the U.S. If you travel Protect yourself and others during your trip: Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Keep 6 feet of space between yourself and others. Wear a mask. Cover coughs and sneezes. Bring enough of your medications to last the entire trip. Consider packing food or picking up food from the store, drive-throughs, or curbside pickup. Travel to Minnesota Minnesota does not require travelers to stay home/away from others (quarantine) for 14 days after coming here from another state. However, it is important that you watch for symptoms, get tested if you do have symptoms, and stay home if you become sick. You should also continue to wear a mask, stay 6 feet from people, and wash your hands often. Visit CDC: Travel for more information about traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other resources Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Guidance for Safely Opening Outdoor Recreation Guidelines address public health protection measures for outdoor recreation. Vectorborne Diseases Ticks, mosquitoes, and COVID-19. CDC: Disability and Health Emergency Preparedness Tools and Resources Materials and Resources for COVID-19 Response Video PSAs, print materials, and translated documents to assist with preparing for and responding to COVID-19. Glossary of Terms On this page: Videos Posters and Signs Social Media Toolkit Other Materials Videos Videos for COVID-19 Response American Sign Language (ASL) Videos Posters and Signs How to Safely Wear Your Mask (PDF) Poster for download and printing. Help slow the spread (PDF) Poster for download and printing. Viruses Don't Discriminate and Neither Should We (PDF) Poster for download and printing. 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Includes an area to add a phone number for patients to call for instructions. Stop: Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 - landscape (PDF) Stay 6 feet from others (PDF) Lawn sign to show appropriate social distancing. Social Media Toolkit We encourage you to share our social media messages on your own platforms. You can do this by sharing (@mnhealth Facebook) or retweeting (@mnhealth Twitter) what MDH posts. You can also use the messages, graphics, and videos on this website to create your own social media content. Expand All Contract All Stay Safe Minnesota We stand with Minnesotans in fighting for racial justice. Our society's continued struggle with violence and racism – particularly structural racism – is a fundamental public health challenge. It is also our responsibility to remind people participating in community events to take steps to limit the spread of COVID-19. Stay home if sick, try to stay 6 feet from others, wear a mask, and get tested. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2020/statement052920.html Who should get tested and where: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/symptoms.html #StaySafeMN It is more important than ever that we protect those most at risk, support workers, and all do our part to slow the spread. Please continue to: Wash hands often Get tested when sick Stay 6 feet from others Wear a mask Stay home when sick Work from home when able https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/stay-safe-mn/faq.jsp #StaySafeMN Remember to stay at least 6 feet from others in public places, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before leaving your home, throughout the day, and when you return home, and mask up! This will help protect you from catching or spreading germs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdQuPGVcceg #StaySafeMN People who have symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested. Some people without symptoms may be recommended to get tested—this recommendation would come from a public health worker who is in contact with you. Call ahead before going to the clinic to get tested because testing capacity can change throughout the day/week, and some clinics don’t test people who do not have symptoms. https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/if-sick/testing-locations/index.jsp. #StaySafeMN It's helpful to have a two-week supply of essentials at home in case you or a loved one gets sick. Think about what you and your family need, and avoid overbuying. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/prevention.html #StaySafeMN Prevention Basics Masks and Face Coverings Daily Life and Coping Share Accurate Information Other Materials Find your happy place. Tips to reduce COVID-19 stress. Hand Hygiene Print Materials Signs, posters, brochures on hand washing and cover your cough. 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