Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
October 29, 2020
New or updated information is in red and bold.
Map represents cases by County over the last 14 days
This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19
Click the “See the Latest Update” button.
Please visit the Vermont Department of Health’s COVID-19 web and data pages
healthvermont.gov/covid19
COVID-19 Data Dashboard Improvements
The Dashboard of COVID-19 Activity in Vermont has undergone some changes to improve the user experience. Thank you to all who provided feedback through our website survey!
In the left-hand column of numbers, we now highlight the number of New Cases more prominently, with Total Cases in smaller font underneath. The categories of Recovered and Deaths now also includes the percentage of total cases.
We’ve also added some new data categories:
- Hospitalized in ICU
- Positive Test Rate 7-day Avg.
- Total Tests
The main tab now features the map of COVID-19 Positive Cases by County in Last 14 Days. Click on the right- and left-hand arrows at the bottom of the dashboard to scroll through the tabs and view other changes. (See the complete list of changes by clicking NEW: 10/29/20 Dashboard Improvements)
Case Information
Current COVID-19 Activity in Vermont
As of 12 p.m. on October 29, 2020
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Description |
Number |
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New cases* |
16 (2,141 total) |
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Currently hospitalized |
6 |
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Hospitalized in ICU |
2 |
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Hospitalized under investigation |
0 |
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Percent Positive (7 day average) |
0.5% |
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People tested |
188,102 |
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Total tests |
398,109 |
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Total people recovered |
1,778 |
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Deaths+ |
58 |
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Travelers monitored |
376 |
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Contacts monitored |
139 |
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People completed monitoring |
10,233 |
* 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 at the data dashboard: healthvermont.gov/currentactivity.
Get Your Flu Shot!
It’s especially important for everyone to get their flu shot this year – when flu viruses and the new coronavirus may be spreading at the same time. Help keep flu out of the picture!
We encourage everyone older than 6 months old (with rare exceptions) — and especially people in a high-risk group or who have underlying health conditions — to get their flu vaccine.
Learn more about the flu and find a flu shot.
Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities and Adult Day Programs
Find guidance for long-term care facilities and adult day programs, on the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living’s Restart Vermont web page.
Guidance for Vermonters and Businesses
Health information, guidance and data: healthvermont.gov/covid19
By sector guidance: accd.vermont.gov/covid-19
Travel map and modeling: dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/covid-19/modeling
Governor’s actions: governor.vermont.gov/covid19response
Get the information you need at our Frequently Asked Questions.
School Guidance
- Strong and Healthy Start: Safety and Health Guidance for Vermont Schools (updated 10/23)
- Mental Health: A Strong and Healthy Start: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Supports During COVID-19
- Sports: Fall Sports Programs for the 2020-2021 School Year
- Child care: Health Guidance for Child Care and Out of School Care
More resources on our Schools, Colleges and Child Care Programs web page.
Traveler Information
Visit our Travel to Vermont web page for information and guidance, including about quarantine requirements, testing and to sign up with Sara Alert for symptom check reminders. The cross-state travel map is updated each Tuesday.
Getting Tested for COVID-19
Anyone can get tested, but not everyone needs to get tested.
Talk with your health care provider If you think you should be tested for COVID-19.
If you don’t have a provider, dial 2-1-1, or contact the nearest federally qualified health center or one of Vermont's free & referral clinics.
Visit our testing web page for more guidance and where to get tested if you do need it.
Take Care of Your Emotional and Mental Health
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.
Get self-help tips and connect to mental health services at COVID Support VT.
See ways for Coping with Stress.