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Public Health Emergency Resources & Reporting

COVID-19 Public Hotline:

For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 1-833-431-2053
Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

Report Public Health Emergencies

A public health emergency is anything that causes, or could cause injuries or illness to a large number of people. Please use the following guidelines to determine how to respond.

If this is an emergency, call 911


Reportable Diseases

Find a list of reportable diseases A-Z at Minnesota Department of Health.

MDH Reportable Diseases

How to Report a Disease

If you have a disease to report contact the Minnesota Department of Health.

Minnesota Dept. of Health – Report a Disease

Poisioning or Foodbone Illness

Poisoning

Got a Poison Emergency or Question? Call 1-800-222-1222.

  • Immediate Professional Assistance
  • Confidential
  • Free of Charge
  • 24/7

Foodborne Illness

If you think you are ill from eating food in a public setting, call the Minnesota Foodborne Illness Hotline at 1-877-FOOD-ILL (1-877-366-3455).

MDH Foodborne or Waterborne Illness

Natural or Man-Made Emergencies

To report a natural or man-made emergency that may have public health consequences for the community, call your local Sheriff’s Department Dispatch.

Physical Contact with a Bat

If you have had physical contact with a bat, call your healthcare provider. If you find a bat in your home, capture it. Wait until regular business hours to call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5414 for advice.

MDH – Contact with a bat

Physicians

For diseases that require immediate reporting, please call the Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division at: 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414.

Emergency & Community Health Outreach (ECHO)

In an emergency, ECHO will work with public officials to provide you and your family with the information that you need to stay healthy and safe in multiple languages.

In the event of a public health or safety crisis
Call ECHO Phone 1-888-883-8831 (toll free within Minnesota).

Food, Pool and Lodging Licensing Information

Contact Minnesota Department of Health for Licensing Jurisdiction regarding Food, Pool, and Lodging (FPL)Licensing.

Please use the map and/or licensing contacts document below to determine who will license your establishment.
MDH Licensing Jurisdiction

MDH Emergency Operations “after hours” number: 651-201-5735

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