Dear Neighbors, During these unprecedented times, Minnesotans continue to care for each other. Click here to read a heartwarming story in Sunday's edition of the Star Tribune about the extraordinary acts of kindness and generosity happening in Minnesota communities. This email includes the latest news, updates, and resources for Minnesotans who have questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. My office is a resource that is available to help you navigate public agencies that are providing financial support for workers and small businesses. House staff are tele-commuting in order to comply with public health guidelines, so if you call my office at 651-296-4342, please be prepared to leave a voicemail message and include your full contact information. You can also send an email to rep.anne.claflin@house.mn. The Legislature took swift action to appropriate emergency funding for our hospitals, clinics, and providers -- and we are working hard at this very moment to move forward with additional legislation to address the painful financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Minnesotans are facing many challenges right now, and we are likely to face more in the weeks and months ahead. All of us can help “flatten the curve” and protect our health care workers and high-risk populations, like senior citizens, if we follow public health guidelines.
Anne Claflin
Unemployment insurance is available for workers impacted by COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans now available
Resources Minnesota Department of Health
School and child care questions: *Child care providers with questions should call 1-888-234-1268.
Information for workers and employers: www.mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid
Information for Minnesotans who use Metro Transit: http://metrotransit.org/health
Minnesota Department of Health Hmong language website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/hmong.html
Minnesota Department of Health Spanish language website:
Minnesota Department of Health Somali language website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/somali.html
American Sign Language PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8bUdMEsiPQ&feature=emb_title
Basic overview of COVID-19 in multiple languages:
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