The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance that shortens quarantine in certain situations. CDC: Options to Reduce Quarantine for Contacts of Persons with SARS-CoV-2 Infection Using Symptom Monitoring and Diagnostic Testing
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reviewing the CDC guidance and will make recommendations over the next few days. We will update all documents to reflect any changes.
For the time being, people should continue to follow the current MDH guidelines, including to stay home (quarantine) for 14 days if exposed to COVID-19. Close Contacts and Tracing
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Situation Update
- Latest data on Minnesota testing and case information.
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About COVID-19
- About COVID-19 disease, symptoms, and more.
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Testing
- Where to get tested, types of tests, and what to expect.
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If You Are Sick
- What to do if you are sick or know someone who is.
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Close Contacts & Tracing
- What is a close contact, contact tracing, and what to do if you're a contact.
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Protect Yourself & Others
- Slow the spread, masks, cleaning, travel, and vaccine.
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Daily Life & Coping
- Multigenerational living, stress & coping, pets, and more.
Information for:
- Health Care
Providers and facilities, including long-term care and nursing homes, and vaccine provider information. - Community Settings
Youth and adult sports and music activities, faith-based, congregate living, homeless shelters, adult/senior day centers, and jails/correctional settings. - Businesses and Employers
Employers and employees. - Schools and Child Care
Schools, child care, and K-12 programming. - Institutes of Higher Education
Colleges and universities.
- Materials and Resources
Graphics, social media toolkit, videos, and translated print materials.
- Guidance Library
MDH and CDC guidance documents.
- COVID-19 Stories of Community Outreach and Partnership
Stories highlighting MDH collaboration with community partners.
Minnesota Helpline:
For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mental Health Crisis Line - Call: **CRISIS (**274747)
COVID-19 information in other languages:
- Kab Mob Khaus Las Nas Vais Lav 2019 (COVID-19)
(Hmong) - Cudurka Koronafayras 2019 (COVID-19)
(Somali) - Enfermedad del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
(Spanish) - American Sign Language (ASL) Videos
Contact us:
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.