July 15, 2020
Updates from the Governor
The Minnesota Department of Health continues to encourage Minnesotans to get tested for COVID-19if they feel sick – it’s one of the best tools we have to help contain the spread of the virus. And it’s important that testing is accessible to Minnesotans with and without insurance. Today, the Minnesota Department of Human Services announced a new health care option that will cover testing for individuals who do not have insurance. Information can be found on their website here. The site also has information about programs to help Minnesotans having a hard time paying their health care bills during the pandemic.
Child Care Support
Starting today, Minnesota child care providers can apply for funding announced by Governor Walz last week. Approximately 7,000 Minnesota child care providers will be eligible for $56.6 million in funds to help ensure children’s and staff’s health and safety in their child care settings during COVID-19. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. Continue reading “Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Update: July 15, 2020”