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Delta Variant

Viruses are always changing. When a big change happens, scientists call it a new variant. Some variants disappear and never cause harm, while others can make a virus easier to spread, harder to treat, and/or more deadly.

The Delta variant is one of the COVID-19 variants that scientists are monitoring. This variant was first discovered in India in December 2020. Since then, it has spread to more than 90 countries. It was first found in the U.S. in March 2021 and is already the most common variant in the United States.

The best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the Delta variant is to be fully vaccinated.

If you are not fully vaccinated, you are much more likely to become infected with the Delta variant,
get seriously ill, and spread it to others.

CDC Guidelines for Agriculture Workers


This joint guidance for COVID-19 from the CDC and U.S. Department of Labor may be adapted by state and local health departments to respond to rapidly changing local circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Q & A for Agricultural Communities


UMASH has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) related to COVID-19 and best practices for farmers, families, farm workers and others living and working in agriculture.

Recursos en Español (Spanish Resources)

This list of national and regional Spanish resources will help you promote safety and health for Spanish-speaking workers.

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Regional Resources

The outbreak of COVID-19 is rapidly changing, creating a significant challenge for U.S. public health departments, schools, community organizations, agriculture and the overall public. UMASH has compiled a list of national and regional resources to address COVID-19.

For states not listed, please check with your regional and state agencies for guidance and resources for your area, (e.g., departments of health, agriculture, cooperative extension, etc.).

NIOSH Ag Health and Safety Centers
National
Newsletters
Minnesota

MN Somali Resources

Wisconsin
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Tribal Specific

Spanish Resources

Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos
American Public Health Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Family Health La Clinica
Gobierno De México
Kandiyohi County
Migrant Clinicians Network
Minnesota
National Center for Farmworker Health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center

UMASH Resources

COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees

This document contains recommendations for agricultural employers on how to update their Injury and Illness Prevention Program to include preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Because COVID-19 is widespread in the community, most workplaces must consider the disease a workplace hazard.