COVID-19 Information

Free COVID-19 Testing Available!

For Vermonters who have no symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, the Vermont Health Department is offering free testing at various sites. The closest testing site to Plainfield is in Barre on June 4. You must register on the State of Vermont's COVID-19 Testing Events page for this free COVID-19 testing. If the schedule is "full," you can ask to be put on a backup list. Those bringing a minor child must also bring a consent form.

To protect those who are not infected with COVID-19, anyone with symptoms should still contact their health care providers to obtain a referral for a COVID-19 test. If you do have COVID-19 symptoms, testing is also available at the Central Vermont Medical Center. Call CVMC at 802-371-5310 to speak to a COVID-19 screener, or ask your health provider to request a COVID-19 test for you. You can also call 211 for more information.

Below is a list of Pop-Up test sites. You can get tested on short notice—even the same day if there are openings. You must pre-register online at Vermont's COVID-19 Testing Events page.

Monday, June 1—Orleans
Tuesday, June 2—Essex and Springfield
Wednesday, June 3—Brattleboro, Morrisville, Burlington and Rutland
Thursday, June 4—Barre, St. Albans, Hartford/White River Junction and Burlington
Friday, June 5—Middlebury, Burlington and St. Johnsbury

Below are links to the Vermont Health Department, the Center for Disease Control and other sources of information. The Vermont Health Department instructs us to wear a cloth mask when leaving home, and gives details about quarantine requirements for those coming to Vermont. Information and guidance change as more is learned about COVID-19.

To stay current with changing information, check these sources often!

Governor Scott's complete list of executive orders that began on March 13
Vermont Health Department COVID-19 information for you and your family
Vermont Health Department COVID-19 Resources and Updates
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
Resources for Mental Health During Quarantine
Neighborly Best Practices for helping during the COVID-19 pandemic
Child Care for Essential Workers - Supplemental Guidance
Guidance for Vermont Businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Vermont Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor COVID-19 Control and Prevention
CDC Waste Management Guidelines
Green Mountain Transit Update on COVID-19
Green Mountain Power What to Know About COVID-19
Washington Electric Cooperative Up to Date Information

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.

To that end, Plainfield's Town Health Office, Baylen Slote is holding Tai Chi classes outside on the lawn of the Grace Methodist Church, every afternoon, seven days/week at 4:30 PM.