Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an illness that can spread from person-to-person. People should take steps to protect themselves by stopping the spread of germs. For the most up-to-date information, visit the
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites.
Viruses don't discriminate, and neither should we. Stigma will not fight the virus but sharing accurate information will.
Dakota County COVID-19 Statistics
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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.
COVID-19 Vaccine
A vaccine for COVID-19 can help protect you and reduce the spread of the disease. Information on the COVID-19 vaccine is quickly changing. Check back on this page often for updates. For more information, see the 
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions.
To stay up to date, see the COVID-19 Vaccine page.
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.
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.
Not available Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) or Feb. 15 (Presidents Day)
The Minnesota Department of Health also has three public hotlines. Interpreters available.
Health questions:
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 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