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May Dugan Center has become the new Cleveland affiliate partner in the HIAS Resettlement Network.

Here are some of the questions from residents that were posed to the team: I'm already vaccinated, why am I told I should keep wearing a mask? Based on what scientists know, the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are more than 94% effective at preventing COVID-19. This means even if you've gotten both of your vaccine shots you can contract the disease and spread it (even if you don't show symptoms). You also only reach full protection from the virus two weeks after receiving your second dose, meaning you will still be able to contract and spread the virus before then. Dr. Olayiwola Adetuji, who ...

Created: February 23, 2021 02:52 PM On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz joined community leaders at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis to discuss partnerships the state has made with 30 community-based organizations to help connect Minnesotans with the COVID-19 vaccine. As 'COVID-19 Community Coordinators,' these partners will work with the state to ensure people have access to the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector and other COVID-19 information specific to their communities, including in multiple languages, according to the governor's office. "Last week, we announced t...

By Anson Mareus Dec 21, 2020 3:31 PM ST.PAUL, MN (KELO.com) — A new Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) program is under way to help fight disparities tied to COVID-19. Begun in early November, the COVID-19 Community Coordinators program taps into the knowledge, expertise and networks of community-based organizations to help share information on COVID-19 safety precautions, available resources like food, medicine, and transportation, and where to be tested for the virus. “The data clearly shows that communities of color and American Indians are disproportionately affected by COVI...