COVID-19
Vaccines
- Vaccination is recommended for all people 6 months of age and older.
- Go to Vaccines.gov to search for a location near you.
- Testing for COVID-19 is an important part of public health’s strategy to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
- The State of Minnesota’s website helps people determine if they should get tested for COVID-19 and find a testing location near them.
Get Support
- Contact a COVID-19 community coordinator: Coordinators help community members find and get critical resources to deal with health concerns, as well as employment, food access, housing, child care, and legal rights. Find a COVID community coordinator
- Call the Minnesota COVID-19 Public Hotline: 1-833-431-2053
- Long COVID resources and support: If you are experiencing symptoms of long COVID, medical and social support may be available to you. Learn more from the Minnesota Department of Health.
- FEMA Funeral Assistance Program: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers up to $9,000 per funeral to individuals for any COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. Learn more from FEMA.
Important Links & Resources
In Richfield, our staff is coordinating with Bloomington Public Health and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to monitor the evolution of COVID-19 and receive guidance on the coordinated response to this global pandemic.