COVID-19 Information

From the Vermont Department of Health

Protect Yourself and Others
Cases of COVID-19 have been rising this summer, in large part because of the highly transmissible Delta variant. The vast majority of cases continue to be among people who are unvaccinated. This is why the Vermont Department of Health strongly encourages everyone who is eligible to protect themselves by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. However, those who are vaccinated, even fully vaccinated, can become infected with COVID-19 and spread it to others.
Since being in close contact with others in enclosed spaces is likely to include some exposure to COVID-19, consider carefully whether it would be wiser to not attend indoor events like concerts, dances, weddings, educational presentations, and others.
And continue to take simple preventions steps: Wear a mask, wash your hands regularly, stay home if you feel sick, and get tested if you have any symptoms.

What you need to know now from the Vermont Department of Health:

VACCINE: Make sure that your children age 12 and older are vaccinated. Find a location near you. Vaccines are the best way for Vermont's children to stay healthy as the school year approaches.
TESTING: Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated. Find free testing locations throughout Vermont. Appointments are strongly recommended.
PREVENTION: Wearing a mask helps protect you and the people around you from getting or spreading COVID-19. If you are unvaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor settings. If you are vaccinated, consider wearing a mask when extra protection is needed.

COVID-19 Testing for Those With Symptoms

For all, being fully vaccinated helps protect you and others from COVID infection. Anyone age 12 and older is eligible to be vaccinated, regardless of residency. Learn about vaccines for people 12 to 17 years old.

Get your free vaccine without an appointment!

Where to go? Use this map of Vaccine Clinics or use the Health Department list of walk-in clinics.
Walk-in appointments are available at these store pharmacies: Costco, CVS, Hannaford (other than Barre), Kinney Drugs, Price Chopper/Market 32, Rite Aid, Shaws, Walgreens, Walmart, and at these pharmacies: Northfield Pharmacy, UVM Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacies.
If you are 12 to 17 years old, look for clinics that offer the Pfizer bvaccine and bring a parent or guardian with you.
ASL interpretation is available by video at all state-run vaccination clinics.

More Helpful COVID-19 Resources

Below are links to the Vermont Health Department, the Center for Disease Control, and other sources of information. To stay current with changing information, check these sources often!

Vermont Health Department COVID-19 information for you and your family
Current information about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Vermont
Center for Disease Control Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Sign up for CDC email updates
Advice from the Center for Disease Control about what to do if you or a family member is sick
COVID-19 Wellness Resources
Vermont Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor COVID-19 Control and Prevention
Green Mountain Power Help for Your Business during COVID-19

We can't be reminded enough to wash our hands and not touch our faces. Do you remember to wash under your fingernails?

How hard is it to keep from transmitting disease?

If you are able, be sure to check in with your neighbors to see if they need anything. COVID-19 is a call to come together to help and care for each. As always, if you're healthy, practice self-care so you stay that way by boosting your immune system in ways that work for you.

Still wondering, "Why wear a mask?" Check out this video demonstration from the National Institute of Health reported by the New England Journal of Medicine.

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