COVID-19 has tested us like never before, but with everyone's hard work to stay safe we are seeing great results. Nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions have ended, including all capacity limits and distancing requirements – both indoors and outdoors.
For the most up-to-date information, visit the
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites.
Dakota County COVID-19 Statistics
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COVID-19 Vaccine
Dakota County Public Health is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments based on state guidelines.
Go to the COVID-19 Vaccine page
Testing for COVID-19
Dakota County is providing
free COVID-19 testing at multiple locations.
The Minnesota Department of Health has information regarding
testing locations and
getting your test results.
Dakota County COVID-19 resources
Reporting COVID-19 complaints
All COVID-19 complaints can be filed at the state level for businesses not following COVID-19 guidelines:
- To report food, pool and lodging businesses, fill out this Minnesota Department of Health
online complaint form or call their compliance line at 651-201-4500.
- To report fraud, health-related scams, cybercrimes, hate crimes, or other civil and criminal law concerns, fill out this Minnesota Attorney General's
online complaint form or call 651-657-3787.
- For employees reporting workplace compliance or safety concerns, send an email to
osha.compliance@state.mn.us or call 651-284-5050.
- For all other COVID-19 violations, send an email to
sahviolations@state.mn.us or call 651-793-3746.
COVID-19 hotlines
Dakota County has a public hotline to answer COVID-19 questions. Interpreters available.
Dakota County health questions:
952-891-7834
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Minnesota Department of Health also has three public hotlines. Interpreters available.
Health questions:
1-833-431-2053
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
School and child care questions:
651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discrimination helpline
1-833-454-0148
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stay at Home violation complaints
651-793-3746
Learn more about COVID-19