VDH COVID-19 Update: 52 more cases, two more deaths

Submitted by tim on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 11:19

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health on Sunday afternoon reported 52 more cases of COVID-19. This brings the total to 512. They also reported two more deaths, for a total of 22 in Vermont.

Chittenden County is still reporting by far the most cases, with 271, but there has been a recent increase in the number of cases from southern Vermont. Windham County now has 31 cases and Rutland County has 27. Just on Wednesday there were only 16 cases in Windham County and 10 in Rutland, out of a statewide total of 321.

As of today, Addison County has second most overall with 40 and there are still no reported cases in Grand Isle and Essex counties.

On Saturday, the VDH reported the biggest increase in cases to date with 71 and three more deaths.

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 is helping slow the spread of the virus and protecting people who are more vulnerable. Though we can all feel isolated at this time, we can, and should, connect with each other through technology, spend time 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, and testing is only done through the referral of a health care professional. Testing is not treatment. Use the NEW CDC Self Checker Tool(link is external) to help you make decisions about seeking 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

Residents and non-residents coming to Vermont – for anything other than an essential purpose – should quarantine at home for 14 days, following a March 30 order from Gov. Phil Scott. Travel to Vermont by anyone located in COVID-19 “hot spots” is discouraged. Read the order(link is external).

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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.

COVID-19 ACTIVITY IN VERMONT

Information updated daily by 1:00 p.m. Numbers are preliminary and subject to change. Last updated: April 5, 2020

Positive test results*	512**
Total tests conducted	6,582
Deaths+	22
People being monitored	62
People who have completed monitoring	745

*Includes testing conducted at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory, commercial labs, and other public health labs.
** One report was received on 3/22/2020 and not counted until 4/3/2020 and is now reflected in the cumulative. One report was received 3/23/2020 and not counted until 4/3/2020 and is now reflected in the cumulative.
+Deaths of persons known to have COVID-19. Death certificate may be pending.

Hospital information is updated each weekday by 1:00 p.m. Last updated: April 3, 2020

Hospitalized patients with COVID-19	29
Hospitalized patients under investigation for COVID-19	44

*Data is provided by the Vermont Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition. It is based on hospitals updating this information as they are able.