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Updated COVID-19 vaccine recommended for everyone age 6 months and older
Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine is your best protection against potentially serious illness this fall and winter.
Updated (bivalent) vaccines are now available at Ramsey County clinics
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is now offering updated (bivalent) vaccines to people ages 6 months and older.
New COVID-19 Trusted Community Connectors announced
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is partnering again with community organizations to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information and resources about COVID-19 vaccines.
Masks no longer required at county facilities
This policy change follows a March 1, 2022 policy change and the May 11, 2023 end of the federal public health emergency.
Distribution of N95/KN95 masks underway
Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is working to distribute more than 100,000 KN95 and N95 masks to residents, businesses and community groups.
N95 & KN95 masks on their way, no new requests being taken
Wearing a high-quality face mask helps limit the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 testing available at Frogtown Community Center
The COVID-19 testing offered at this site closed on March 1, 2022 and is no longer available.
Free masks available for students and families
Families can request free face masks through the A Mask for Everyone program.
Report shares COVID-19 experiences, needs of cultural and ethnic minority communities
The report draws on input and knowledge shared by community members through a series of 49 conversations held from November 2020 to February 2021.
Timeline to end COVID-19 restrictions announced
Nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions would end by May 28, and the statewide masking requirement would end once 70 percent of Minnesotans age 16 years and older get their vaccine, or by July 1.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) available to families
The program provides financial assistance to families with children who miss free/reduced-price meals at school because of distance or hybrid- learning due to COVID-19.
Equity Action Circle provides recommendations for COVID-19 response
The report includes goals, objectives and recommendations to address community needs related to the pandemic.
Safe holiday celebrations during COVID-19
The safest way to celebrate is at home with only the people who live with you.
Update on state funding approved for small business relief
Through the package, Ramsey County will receive $10.7 million to distribute to businesses. At this time, we anticipate that most of the funding will be used to supplement the Small Business Relief Fund.
Arena closures extended through Jan. 3
All 11 Ramsey County arenas will remain closed to the general public through at least January 3. Arenas are projected to reopen on Monday, January 4 for youth and adult practices.
Partnerships with 24 community organizations provide COVID-19 information and resource connections
The partnerships will help ensure Ramsey County's diverse racial, ethnic and cultural communities are informed about coronavirus, county services and community resources during the pandemic.
Ramsey County arenas to close starting Nov. 21
All 11 Ramsey County arenas will close to the general public starting Saturday, November 21.
Resiliency Fund applications open to help organizations impacted by COVID-19
An initiative of the Ramsey County Investment and Support Efforts program, the find is open to organizations that provide food and basic needs, health and well-being and workforce services.
TechPak enrollment period open Nov. 2-4
The packs include a refurbished laptop, a hotspot for internet access and quick start guides.
Food security community conversation to be held Nov. 9
The conversation will include a brief summary of the county’s food security work to date in response to COVID-19 and previous community conversations, and an opportunity to brainstorm ideas in small groups on how to best address Ramsey County’s food security needs into 2021 and beyond.