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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported that as of 1 pm Saturday there are 211 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vermont with 12 deaths. This is an increase of 28 cases from Friday's report and two more deaths.Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported that as of 1 pm Saturday there are 211 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vermont with 12 deaths. This is an increase of 28 cases from Friday's report and two more deaths. The number of cases in Chittenden County has exceeded 100.
Vermonters are being asked to stay home as much as possible to keep everyone safe during this pandemic. Please leave for essentials only, such as food, and keep a safe distance of six feet between yourself and others. This will help slow the spread of the virus and protect people who are more vulnerable. Though we can all feel isolated at this time, we can, and should, connect with each other through technology, reading books, playing games and finding hobbies we enjoy. We’re all in this together.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and mild illness, you can stay home and treat your symptoms. Not everyone needs to be tested. Testing is not treatment and we have limited ability to test. Use the NEW CDC Self Checker Tool(link is external) to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care.
The coronavirus attacks the lungs, making it harder for people who smoke or vape – tobacco, cannabis or anything else – to fight off the virus, putting them at much greater risk of severe illness, even death. There has never been a better time to quit. Find resources at 802QUITS.org
WHEN TO CALL
- If you have questions about COVID-19: Dial 2-1-1. If you have trouble reaching 2-1-1, dial 1-866-652-4636. You can also use the Ask a Question tool on this page.
- If you are sick or concerned about your health: Contact your health care provider by phone. Not everybody needs to be tested. Do not call the Health Department. Do not go to the hospital, except in a life-threatening situation.
- If you are returning from international travel(link is external) or cruise travel(link is external) should stay home and self-monitor for 14 days. Read guidance from the CDC.(link is external)
COVID-19 ACTIVITY IN VERMONT
| Positive test results* | 211 |
| Total tests conducted | 2,374 |
| Deaths+ | 12 |
| People being monitored | 304 |
| People who have completed monitoring | 425 |
*Includes testing conducted at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory, commercial labs, and other public health labs.
+Deaths of persons known to have COVID-19. Death certificate may be pending.
Case information is updated daily by 1:00 p.m. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Last updated: March 28, 2020
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