Preparing for COVID-19

During a pandemic, personal, community, and environmental preparedness are critical. Acting now can help protect you and those you care about.

BEFORE someone in your household is exposed to COVID-19: PLAN

Plan for those who are more likely to experience complications from COVID-19 illness
Identify ways to access resources in your community
- Call the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Coronavirus Hotline: 800-657-3903
- Follow your local community’s Facebook pages
Develop an emergency contact list
Stay informed on the local COVID-19 situation by visiting Crow Wing County’s COVID-19 information page.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home when you are sick, unless emergency medical care is necessary
Cover your coughs and sneezes
Wear a mask/cloth face covering in public
Clean high-touch surfaces frequently (remote controls, door handles, light switches, etc.)
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after touching your face, before eating, and after using the bathroom, or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol

Discuss working remotely and understand your sick leave options with your employer.

If you or someone in your household becomes sick, you may need help from others to get essential items like medication and food
Maintain social connectedness using technology (Skype, FaceTime, etc.)

Many facilities are testing symptomatic individuals; an appointment may be required
View information about testing in Minnesota

If you’re not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with suspected/known COVID-19
If your child is sick or has been exposed to someone with suspected/known COVID-19
- For further guidance, call MDH’s Childcare Hotline: 1-800-657-1304

Patients with a good internet connection can do this from home
Devices that may be used include a laptop with a camera and microphone or a smartphone
To schedule an E-visit go to:
- Essentia Health: https://www.essentiahealth.org/services/virtual-video-visits/  or call 1-844-663-1068. To talk to someone about qualifying for a COVID test call 1-833-494-0836
- CRMC: Call 218-546-7000 and ask to be schedule for a virtual visit. For patients who have no internet access, or feel their internet might not support a visit, CRMC has designated parking spots outside of the Care Center left of the main entrance canopy to use while attending these virtual visits.
- Lakewood Health: Call 218-894-1515 and ask to schedule a virtual visit.

Please call 218-824-1250 for benefits questions and to set up an appointment
You can email any correspondence and questions you may have to CWCSS@crowwing.us. Feel free to fax us at 218-824-1141
Utilize the brown drop box in front of our building; it will be picked up every 2 hours during the day
You can find applications on our website www.crowwing.us
- Click on “Residents” then click on “Financial Assistance”
- Under “Applications” is Apply online the link which will direct you for applying for cash, food car, child care and emergency assistance.
- For health care click on the MN Sure link which will redirect you to www.mnsure.org
- For Crow Wing Energized for food resources/mental health