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COVID-19 Information

Coronavirus Resources

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease that was first detected in China on December 31, 2019. While many cases may be mild to moderate with symptoms similar to colds and flu, some cases may be more severe. The risk of severe illness seems to be higher for older people and those with underlying health conditions.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

In an effort to help you find resources faster, we have included a number of different ones from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) below.

This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Health will provide the most up-to-date information on specific numbers and spread of this disease.

For continual updates and for the latest news on COVID-19, please check the four county websites below:

 Benton County

 Sherburne County

 Stearns County

 Wright County

Please see view and share the flyers below for information on COVID-19 and ways we can help reduce the spread.

 COVID-19 Fact Sheet

 Coronovirus: An Almanac Special Frequently Asked Questions (English/Spanish)

 Coronovirus: An Almanac Special Frequently Asked Questions (English/Somali)

 Coronovirus: An Almanac Special Frequently Asked Questions (English/Hmong)

 Cover Your Cough

 Cover Your Cough (Spanish)

 Cover Your Cough (Somali)

 Germ Buster

 Germ Buster (Spanish)

 Germ Buster (somali)

 Wash Your Hands (24 Languages)

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