Health Services Update

Influenza season is here. If you haven’t received your flu shot already, we encourage you to do so, even if you have already been ill. This is because there are two strains of influenza that circulate, Influenza A and Influenza B. Currently, Influenza A is the strain circulating in Minnesota. Even if you have had influenza this flu season, you are still at risk of getting it again. The flu shot is the most effective way to prevent serious illness. You can get a flu shot from a medical clinic or your local pharmacy. More information on where to get your flu shot can be found here. 

More information about influenza prevention, symptoms of the illness, and management can be found on the MDH website. 

COVID-19 Updates

New COVID-19 cases, week of 11/27/22-12/3/22: 9

• Need more tests? You can order free at home tests from the Minnesota Department of Health: When you enter your address, you will need to put in your room number  Order Your Free At-Home Rapid Tests through the State of Minnesota (mn.gov)
• Use our COVID-19 reporting form to report symptoms, positive tests, or vaccination/booster updates.
• When to test: If you feel ill with COVID like symptoms, take a COVID test (day 1 – 24 hours post onset of symptoms). If the test is negative, repeat the test 48 hours later (day 3).  If you test negative and are still concerned you may have COVID-19, you may choose to test again 48 hours after the second test (day 5).
• Still have questions about how and when to use a self test? Check out this video from the CDC When to use a self test