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VDH COVID-19 Update: Two new cases, contact tracing explained

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Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

September 9, 2020

New information is in red.

This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19

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Please visit the Vermont Department of Health’s COVID-19 web and data pages
healthvermont.gov/covid19

What to Know About Contact Tracing

  1. The Health Department’s trained teams are on it! They determine potential exposures and reach out to contacts.
  2. Contact tracing is not a notification system. A contact tracer determines the epidemiological facts – things like when a person was actually contagious, and then identifying who they may have been within 6 feet of, for at least 15 minutes.
  3. They ensure the person knows how to isolate or quarantine, answer questions, provide support, and protect patient privacy.
  4. If you don’t hear from the Health Department, that’s good news. Learn more.

Vermont’s contact tracers have interviewed 96% of people with COVID-19 within 24 hours of receiving their test result. This turnaround time ensures people can isolate themselves quickly and tracers can identify and reach out to anyone who was potentially exposed – critical to containing outbreaks and further spread of the virus.

Learn more about how we measure our contact tracing efforts in latest Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data, with a spotlight on Contact Tracing.

Case Information

Current COVID-19 Activity in Vermont

As of 12 p.m. on September 9, 2020

Description

Number

Total cases*

1,656

(2 new)

Currently hospitalized

1

Hospitalized under investigation

4

Total people recovered

1,468

Deaths+

58

People tested

147,170

Travelers monitored

571

Contacts monitored

65

People completed monitoring

8,066

* 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.

Guidance for Vermonters

Get the information you need at our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the hospital.

If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your health care provider.

Maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet and wear a mask when near others.

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.

Return to School Guidance

Schools: Strong and Healthy Start: Safety and Health Guidance for Vermont Schools

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 (updated 8/31)

Find additional resources on our Schools, Colleges and Child Care Programs web page.

Traveler Information

Visit our Travel to Vermont web page for continually updated information and guidance, including about quarantine requirements, testing, and to sign up with Sara Alert for symptom check reminders.

Business Guidance

Visit the Agency of Commerce and Community Development’s website for “Work Safe” guidance.

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:

Get self-help tips and connect to mental health services at COVID Support VT.

See ways for Coping with Stress.

For more information: