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"December 29, 2022"

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Mall of America vaccination site closure

The Mall of American state-run vaccination site will close after Dec. 30. This state-run site, along with the others that were stood up doing the response, provided vital vaccination access to Minnesotans of all ages over the last couple of years. COVID-19 vaccine will continue to be widely available through health systems, pharmacies, local public health and community organization across the state as the COVID-19 emergency response work transitions back to regular health care and public health operations.

Vaccination remains one of the most important ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. We recommend everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated, including getting an updated (bivalent) COVID-19 booster when eligible. Learn more at About COVID-19 Vaccine [ [link removed] ].

People hoping to get a vaccine at the Mall of American location can still make an appointment or walk-in during regular hours of operation (Wednesday - Friday from 1-8 p.m.) through Dec. 30. For additional places to get COVID-19 vaccine, Minnesotans can go to Find COVID-19 Vaccine Locations [ [link removed] ] or Vaccines.gov [ [link removed] ] to search for a location near them.

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MDH COVID-19 public hotline new hours

New hotline hours start Jan. 2, 2023:


* Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
* Saturday, Sunday: Closed

For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call:

1-833-431-2053

To connect directly to a representative in American Sign Language, click the "ASL Now" button on Contact Us: COVID-19 Questions [ [link removed] ].

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Celebrate Safely, Minnesota!

Many of us will be gathering with family and friends during the upcoming holidays. With many respiratory diseases spreading right now, including flu, RSV, and COVID-19, it is important to take steps to help everyone celebrate safer!

Here are some things you can do:


* Make sure you and your family are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines [ [link removed] ] and have received your annual flu vaccine. You can get both vaccines at the same visit.
* Find COVID-19 and flu vaccine locations near you at Vaccines.gov [ [link removed] ]. Many locations, such as pharmacies, may have both vaccines, so you can ask about getting both shots at the same time.

* Stay home if you are feeling sick. No one wants to miss out on the celebration, but it is important to stay home so others do not get sick.
* Wash your hands often.
* Check the CDC COVID-19 community level by county [ [link removed] ] before you go so you can follow appropriate public health recommendations, such as when to wear a mask. You can also wear a mask at any time, no matter what the community level is.
* Consider COVID-19 testing [ [link removed] ] before gathering, particularly if there will be people there who are at higher risk for severe disease.

Learn more at Protect Yourself and Others: COVID-19 [ [link removed] ] and Influenza [ [link removed] ].

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