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Polk County Public Health and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health encourage you to be prepared in case you or a family member should develop COVID-19. Here are a few suggestions on how to prepare: Create an emergency contact list: If you need access to information, healthcare services, support, and resources, make a list of local organizations you
Polk County Public Health and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health Asks for the Community’s Help to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 while Celebrating the Holidays Celebrations with family and friends are important. This year holiday celebrations and travel in Minnesota will look different to keep everyone safe and healthy. With the significant rise in COVID-19 cases and
Waiting for COVID-19 test results or have tested positive? If you have tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting test results or have received a positive (detected) COVID-19 test, it’s important to take steps to stop the spread to family members and friends. Isolate (separate) yourself from others. Stay home. Do not go to work, school,
Our communities have seen a rapid rise in individuals testing positive for COVID-19. This has resulted in slower test results, delay in investigation calls, and positive individuals self-notifying their close contacts and employer. Together We Can do our part to help slow the spread in our community by following these guidelines. IF YOU ARE SICK:
The Fisher School COVID Incident Command Team met on Sunday, November 1, and determined that due to the number of people required to be in quarantine or isolation, all child care through 12th-grade students will go to distance learning for an anticipated period of two weeks. Monday, November 2 will be a non-instructional day to
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported an additional 55 cases of COVID-19 in Polk County. A social media post by Representative Deb Kiel on a KROX story Wednesday read, “Outbreak in Nursing homes is part of the increase, and they have been diligent in protecting the residents and staff.” KROX spoke with
