Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health today reported that there were seven new cases of COVID-19 statewide for a statewide total of 886. There was one more death for a total of 51. And the number hospitalized increased to 20 from 21.
An updated map by town (SEE BELOW) of Vermonters who have tested positive for COVID-19 has been added at healthvermont.gov/covid19, in addition to a list of Frequently Asked Questions specific to the map.
The data reflects lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Vermont residents, by their town of residence. All case data is preliminary and is updated as new information comes in.
Residents of a long-term care facility or inmates at a correctional facility are counted in the town where the facility is located when they were tested. The map has been updated to reflect that 38 cases at Northwest State Correctional Facility initially counted in Swanton (the facility’s mailing address) are now listed under St. Albans Town (physical location).
The map does not represent people with active infections, and no town is “safe” from COVID-19 regardless of how many – or few – lab confirmed cases are listed. We know the virus is in our communities and we should continue to follow stay home orders and health guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 – no matter what town we live in.
Accessing Emergency Care
Vermont hospitals are safe. If you are having symptoms of a serious medical condition, such as heart attack or stroke, it is important to get medical care right away. Call 9-1-1, go to the emergency room, or call your doctor if your symptoms are not life threatening.
Use Cleaning Products Safely
Please make sure you are using cleaning products and disinfectants safely. The EPA has issued guidance about disinfectant product use. Always follow the product’s directions. Do not ingest disinfectant products, and never apply them to yourself or others.
You can chat with the Northern New England Poison Control Center on their website, call 1-800-222-1222 or text POISON to 85511.
Volunteering
Please sign up to support the state’s COVID-19 response: https://vermont.gov/volunteer. Have medical supplies to donate? Visit the COVID-19 Donations site.
Case Information
Current COVID-19 Activity in Vermont
As of 11:00 a.m. on May 2, 2020
| Total cases* | 886 | ||
| Currently hospitalized | 11 | ||
| Hospitalized under investigation | 9 | ||
| Deaths+ | 51 | ||
| Total tests | 16,591 | ||
| People being monitored | 15 | ||
| People completed monitoring | 838 |
*Includes testing conducted at the Health Department Laboratory, commercial labs and other public health labs.
+Death occurring in persons known to have COVID-19. Death certificate may be pending.
Hospitalization data is provided by the Vermont Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition and is based on hospitals updating this information.
Find more information on new data dashboard at healthvermont.gov/covid19 by clicking on the map of Vermont.
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Guidance for Vermonters
Who to contact:
- If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the hospital.
- If you are having symptoms of COVID-19, call your health care provider.
- Most information is online: Visit our regularly updated Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also type in a question to our Ask A Question tool.
- If you still have health-related COVID-19 questions, call the Health Department at 802-863-7240. Calls are answered 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Outside those hours, leave a message and your call will be returned.
- For non-health related questions, dial 2-1-1. If you have trouble reaching 2-1-1, dial 1-866-652-4636.
Testing
Vermont continues its work to increase and strengthen its testing and contact tracing programs. As the state begins to restart the economy, this will allow us to quickly identify and isolate outbreaks, and better understand COVID-19 in Vermont. Read the April 29 press release.
Vermonters can be tested at hospital locations statewide and health centers in Island Pond, South Hero and Wells River. Additional sites will be opened as needed.
- Everyone must have a referral from their provider in order to be tested.
- CALL your health care provider to be evaluated so the provider can determine if you need a test.
- Patients who are NOT experiencing symptoms will not be tested.
Health care providers are encouraged to order a test for patients with symptoms, and can visit healthvermont.gov/covid19-providers for more information.
Protect Yourself and Others Near You
We still need to physically distance ourselves from one another and follow other health guidance. Keep 6 feet between you and others, and give each other a wide berth when walking or biking. It is also more important than ever to make wearing cloth face coverings a habit whenever we leave home. Learn more about why and how we need to wear masks.
Enjoy the Outdoors Safely
Going outdoors for air and exercise is encouraged when you take the proper precautions.
For more outdoors info visit: https://fpr.vermont.gov/recreation/outdoor-recreation-and-covid-19 and remember, the ticks are out! Be Tick Smart: healthvermont.gov/BeTickSmart.
Take Care of Your Emotional and Mental Health
Feeling anxious, confused, overwhelmed or powerless is common during an infectious disease outbreak. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs emotional support, help is available 24/7:
- Call your local mental health crisis line
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
- Text VT to 741741 to talk with someone at the Crisis Text Line.
- For more information visit healthvermont.gov/suicide.