COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Washington County Public Health and Environment continues to work closely with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in the community.
Need Assistance?
- COVID-19 Public Hotline: For questions related to COVID-19, call 1-833-431-2053.
- Interpreters are available:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Interpreters are available:
- Transportation: Free for Washington County residents who need a ride to a vaccine appointment or to get tested for COVID-19. Please call 651-430-6655, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ways to get a vaccine
- Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
- Use the Minnesota Vaccine Locator Map.
- Request an appointment at a Washington County Immunization Clinic.
When to test
COVID-19 testing is an important strategy to slow the spread of the virus. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends testing for COVID-19 in several situations according to exposure, symptoms and vaccination status.
Where to test
Test at home
- Learn about COVID-19 Self-testing
- Every home in Minnesota is eligible to order four rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for free, while supplies last. Order your at-home tests online or call 1-833-431-2053 (Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Find testing locations
Find testing locations using your ZIP code for a pharmacy, health care, or Community Testing site near you.
Food Resources
- Hunger Solutions: Find Help Map or call the Helpline at 1-888-711-1151.
- Food Shelf Delivery Request. Washington and Ramsey county residents are able to request free food pack deliveries from local food shelves. See flyer in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Contact send an email or call 651-390-6507 with questions.
- SNAP Assistance from Second Harvest Heartland. SNAP information and application assistance is available at 1-844-764-5513 or 651-209-7963.