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District 196 COVID-19 Dashboard

The District 196 COVID-19 Dashboard provides families and staff with data to guide decisions about learning models in the 2021-22 school year. Below is data on case positivity and vaccination rates for Dakota County, and information about vaccinations and testing locations. The dashboard is updated every Thursday with important information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Operational Plan for District 196 School Year 2021-22

Practices and protocols to help ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, and help mitigate transmission of COVID-19 in our school communities. Review the updated operational plan on Google Docs or visit the operational plan page.

Vaccination Information

COVID-19 Community Testing

All COVID-19 testing is no cost at Minnesota community testing sites. The state is working together with communities to make sure everyone can get tested. Testing information has been consolidated onto the Getting Tested for COVID-19 webpage. This page provides links to information on who should get tested, COVID-19 testing locations, FAQs, and the Safe Learning Plan.

Where to get tested
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Dakota County COVID-19 Facts & Figures
 

Data is updated weekly using information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 Data Tracker. 
Data last updated September 16, 2021.

Vaccination Rate Tile
Date Reported* Completed Vaccinations for All Eligible Residents 12+**
September 16 247,318
September 9 245,335
September 2

242,979
August 26 239,746
August 19 237,360
August 12, 2021 235,620

*Updated COVID-19 data is reported by CDC

**Completed means number of people who have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series. For the Pfizer and Moderna products, a complete series is two doses. The Johnson & Johnson product is a single-dose vaccine.

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Date Reported* New Cases Per 100,000 Residents
Over 7-Day Period		 Transmission Level
September 16 251.04 HIGH
September 9 189.50 HIGH
September 2 165.26 HIGH
August 26 141.48 HIGH
August 19 137.76 HIGH
August 12, 2021 94.17 SUBSTANTIAL

*Updated COVID-19 data is reported by CDC

CDC Transmission Level Matrix

Based on total new cases per 100,000 persons in the past 7 days.
 

  • Low Transmission: 0-9.99
  • Moderate Transmission: 10-49.99
  • Substantial Transmission: 50-99.99
  • High Transmission: 100+

Mask Protocols 

  • REQUIRE use of masks indoors by all individuals (age 2 and older), regardless of vaccination status, while local COVID-19 transmission level is "Substantial" or "High."
  • RECOMMEND face coverings indoors by all individuals (age 2 an older), regardless of vaccination status, while local COVID-19 transmission level is "Low" or "Moderate." 
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Key Determining Factors
 

Three critical factors guide our decision-making process when determining which learning model is best for District 196: guidance from our state and local officials; the health and safety of our community; and our staff rates.

state and local guidance

As a district, we rely on guidance provided in by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dakota County Public Health Department and state departments of education and health. 

Health and safety

The health and safety of our students, staff and families is our top priority. We have implemented a number of safety measures and regularly monitor county and district case rates. 

staffing

Our goal is to provide as much in-person learning as possible based on COVID-19 case rates, state guidance and the ability to adequately staff our schools and fill absences.