COVID-19 Daily Update
February 8, 2021
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This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19
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Vaccine Eligibility in Vermont
Vermont is making progress in Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination, basing efforts on our primary goal – saving lives. We will keep Vermonters informed of when eligibility will expand to the next group. Stay up to date by visiting healthvermont.gov/covid19-vaccine.
Good news! Even if your age group is not yet eligible, you can still get a step ahead by creating your account in our system. That way, when your age group is up, it'll be smooth sailing to sign up for your first dose. Learn more: healthvermont.gov/MyVaccine.
If you had a Super(bowl) Sunday gathering, please quarantine and get tested
If you gathered with people you don’t live with this past weekend, it’s important to lower the risk of spreading COVID-19. Please quarantine and get tested right away — and again on day 7 or later. If the test you take on day 7 is negative, then your quarantine can end. (Otherwise, quarantine is 14 days). Find free testing near you at healthvermont.gov/covid-19/testing.
More Options for Testing
The Vermont Department of Health has partnered with CIC Health to offer COVID-19 testing at many sites in Vermont for anyone without symptoms. These sites now allow Vermonters to take their own samples using a short swab in your nose. Watch a new video to learn how easy it is to do!
Register for a test by visiting healthvermont.gov/testing. (You will need to create an account to register.)
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please contact your health care provider so they can refer you for testing. If you don’t have a provider, you can call 2-1-1.
New on healthvermont.gov
One of the best ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 is by getting tested as soon as you start to feel sick. See the latest Weekly Data Summary Spotlight and learn more about the average amount of time between symptom onset and when the Health Department receives a person’s test result — so that public health response can begin.
COVID-19 Activity in Vermont
As of 12 p.m. on February 8, 2021
Data is updated daily.
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Number |
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New cases* |
143 (13,046 total) |
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Currently hospitalized |
59 |
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Hospitalized in ICU |
17 |
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Hospitalized under investigation |
4 |
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Percent Positive (7-day average) |
1.8% |
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People tested |
312,270 |
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Total tests |
934,293 |
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Total people recovered |
9,675 |
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Deaths+ |
183 |
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Travelers monitored |
186 |
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Contacts monitored |
186 |
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People completed monitoring |
12,943 |
Find more data on COVID-19 Activity at: healthvermont.gov/currentactivity.
COVID-19 Vaccine Data
As of 12 p.m. on February 6, 2021
Data is updated Tuesdays through Saturdays.
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Description |
Number |
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Total people who have received least one dose of vaccine |
60,425 |
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Total people who have received two doses of vaccine (completed) |
26,510 |
Find more vaccine data on the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard: healthvermont.gov/covid19-vaccine-data.
Additional Resources About Vaccination and More
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Find answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html.
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Get Vermont-specific information in our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Sign up for the COVID-19 Weekly Email Update.
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Find information sheets, posters and toolkits on our Resources web page, in addition to translated materials.
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.
Text VT to 741741 to talk with someone at the Crisis Text Line.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
You can also get more information and resources:
Visit our Coping With Stress web page.
Get connected to Alcohol and Drug Support Services at VT Helplink.
Get self-help tips and connect to mental health services at COVID Support VT.