COVID-19 Daily Update
March 15, 2021
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This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19
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Stay Up to Date on the Latest Gathering Guidance and Other Frequently Asked Questions
As the state carefully reopens, and more people get vaccinated, guidance is added and updated often. Stay up on the latest by regularly checking our Frequently Asked Questions!
For example, read the current restrictions on social gatherings for people fully vaccinated or unvaccinated, and what kinds of prevention steps to take based on your situation.
We appreciate your efforts to stay informed -- for your health and those around you.
Video Answers Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy — in Multiple Languages
A new Health Department video, Sara Asks, was inspired by community education sessions held with our partners to answer some commonly asked questions around the COVID-19 vaccine. This first video centers on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility questions.
It is available in English, Arabic and Nepali, with more languages coming soon. The videos (and other resources) can be found on our Multilingual Resources web page.
New on healthvermont.gov
About 20% of outbreak-associated cases are attributed to workplaces. On average, there are 5 or fewer cases associated with an outbreak in a workplace, and nearly all of the cases associated with workplace outbreaks were among staff only. Learn more about workplace outbreaks in the latest Weekly Data Summary Spotlight.
COVID-19 Activity in Vermont
As of 12 p.m. on March 15, 2021
Data is updated daily.
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Description |
Number |
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New cases* |
85 (16,992 total) |
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Currently hospitalized |
29 |
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Hospitalized in ICU |
3 |
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Hospitalized under investigation |
0 |
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Percent Positive (7-day average) |
1.3% |
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People tested |
342,686 |
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Total tests |
1,197,118 |
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Total people recovered |
14,212 |
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Deaths+ |
214 |
Find more data on COVID-19 Activity at: healthvermont.gov/currentactivity.
COVID-19 Vaccine Data
As of 12 p.m. on March 13, 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 |
143,144 |
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Total people who have received two doses of vaccine (completed) |
76,320 |
Find more vaccine data on the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard: healthvermont.gov/covid19-vaccine-data.
Additional Resources About Vaccination and More
- Find answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html.
- Get Vermont-specific information in our Frequently Asked Questions.
- Sign up for the COVID-19 Weekly Email Update.
- Find information sheets, posters and toolkits, as well as translated materials on our Resources web page.