Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
September 14, 2020
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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
New on healthvermont.gov
Dr Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, will speak at Governor Scott's Tuesday COVID-19 press briefing from 11 am to 11:30 am. The governor had teased last Friday that they hoped to have a VIP Tuesday and Twitter immediately speculated it was Dr Fauci. Vermonters can follow the briefing on YouTube HERE, or on all the local broadcast TV stations and VPR.
Looking for Vermont’s positivity rate? The percent of positive COVID-19 tests may indicate prevalence of the disease in the population. From Sept. 2 to Sept. 9, our percent positive rate was 0.4%. Learn more in the latest Weekly Summary of Vermont COVID-19 Data.
Data on how we measure our contact tracing efforts is now included as a regular part of the summary each week (last update September 11, 2020).
Case Information
Current COVID-19 Activity in Vermont
As of 12 p.m. on September 14, 2020
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Description |
Number |
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Total cases* |
1,696 (12 new today, 28 since last Friday) |
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Currently hospitalized |
1 |
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Hospitalized under investigation |
2 |
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Total people recovered |
1,509 |
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Deaths+ |
58 |
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People tested |
151,478 |
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Travelers monitored |
522 |
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Contacts monitored |
42 |
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People completed monitoring |
8,287 |
* 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
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:
- 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.
For more information:
- COVID-19 health information, guidance and case data: healthvermont.gov/covid19
- Governor’s actions: governor.vermont.gov/covid19response
- The state’s modeling: dfr.vermont.gov/about-us/covid-19/modeling