STATUS UPDATE
The current CDC COVID-19 Community Level for Ramsey County is MEDIUM. The current COVID-19 Metro Wastewater tracking, a leading indicator of infections, indicates levels of COVID activity consistent with levels last detected in mid-November. Wastewater COVID levels were stable over the the levels seen the previous week. The rising levels in wastewater are consistent with an increase in COVID cases in the State.
Vaccines for those under 5 may be available late June/early July if approved. Tentative meeting dates for the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) are scheduled for June 8, 21, and 22 where authorization will be considered based upon the data received.
Current reported active cases in the City of New Brighton are a moderate increase over the previous week. There were no additional deaths in the City during the previous week. Due to the availability of home testing as well as case reporting delays the current case count may not represent the actual level of virus activity in the community. COVID reporting requirements were recently changed where negative antigen test results were not required to be reported, therefore the positivity rate is no longer an indicator of COVID levels.
Approximately 81.7% of Ramsey County residents aged 5 and up, and 76.0% of all Ramsey County residents have received at least one vaccination. Approximately 67.42% of Ramsey County residents have received at least one booster dose. City service levels remain stable.
MITIGATION MEASURES
The data continues to indicate the vaccine is highly effective at preventing severe illness or death. All adults and those over 12 should receive a third vaccine dose if it has been more than 5 months since your second dose, immunocompromised individuals should consider a booster 3 months following your second dose.
The CDC has recommended utilizing N95 or KN-95 masks when in high risk settings.
To request free at home tests from the State of Minnesota CLICK HERE
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-5 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
A COVID-19 care hotline for refugees and immigrants is now available through the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Resettlement Network. Residents can call 651-318-0989 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday to get accurate, timely information about the COVID-19 pandemic and other services offered through the Resettlement Network. Hotline staff speak Amharic, Anuak, Arabic, French, Hindi, Karen, Lingala, Luganda, Mashi, Oromo, Somali, Spanish and Swahili. Language line help is available for callers needing any other language.
Local Resources
You can apply for or renew business licenses by mail or email. You can find contact info here.
County Resources
Ramsey County Job Board - For job seekers and employers.
Pay It Forward - Economic First Responders - This program is for individuals who have expertise in various business assistance areas to become a Pay It Forward volunteer as well as for our business community who is in need of additional support. All Ramsey County businesses are eligible for this program.
State Resources
MN Chamber Vaccine Resources for Businesses
Federal Resources
The American Rescue Plan includes several provisions for small and medium size businesses. LEARN MORE
U.S. Small Business Administration COVID Relief Options