Minneapolis Health Department (MHD)
Resolution declaring racism a public health emergency
On Friday, July 17, 2020, the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution declaring racism a public health emergency in the City of Minneapolis.
Gretchen Musicant, Minneapolis Commissioner of Health, wrote a statement in support of the resolution declaring racism as a public health emergency.
Coronavirus
The City of Minneapolis has Coronavirus updates and resources available. Find information on a wide variety of topics including community support, information for businesses, posters and flyers, and information in other languages.
View the COVID-19 Dashboard to get up-to-date information on COVID-19 cases in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Department of Health is leading the statewide response to COVID-19. The City of Minneapolis is working closely with the Minnesota Department of Health and Hennepin County to respond. Contact the Minnesota Department of Health hotline at 651-201-3920.
Email questions about COVID-19 to [email protected]. This email is checked frequently
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has facts on coronavirus, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you get sick.
The Minneapolis Health Department is coordinating donations of COVID-19 personal protective equipment and other items. Donations are connected with community partners who need the items. If you have a donation or a need, please use these donation and request forms.
COVID-19 tips to stay well and travel guidelines (PDF)
Departments
Environmental Health - Food, Lodging, and Pools
Food safety, Inspections
Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control
Lead, Radon, Bed Bugs
Healthy & Safe Children & Youth
Healthy Start, School-based Clinics, violence prevention
Healthy Living
Healthy eating, physical activity, smoke-free living
Healthy Sexuality
Teen pregnancy reduction, STI information, sex trafficking,
and commercial sexual exploitation
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Report a public health emergency, flu prevention
Environmental Services
Air quality, odors, noise, water pollution, illegal dumping, chemical spills
Reports
Trends, statistics, presentations
Toolkits
Resources for health care professionals
Public Health Emergency
Visit the Minnesota Department of Health's website for more information on how to report a possible public health emergency.
If this is a life-threatening emergency call 911.
Report Foodborne Illness / Suspected Food Poisoning
Complaints about a suspected case of foodborne illness related to a Minneapolis restaurant should be filed with the Minnesota Department of Health at 877-366-3455
MNSure
311
Accommodations
Should you require a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate, or information in an alternative format, please contact 612-673-2301.
Para asistencia 612-673-2700 - Rau kev pab 612-673-2800 - Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 612-673-3500.
Last updated Jul 15, 2020
