Coronavirus in Vermont, Northern New York and New Hampshire: What you need to know

This page displays the latest COVID-19 information for Vermont, New Hampshire and northern New York. PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iaW5mb2dyYW0tZW1iZWQiIGRhdGEtaWQ9ImZhNTdkYjJhLTFiMmMtNGFjMy04MzI5LTQ1Yzk1M2IxMzcyNCIgZGF0YS10eXBlPSJpbnRlcmFjdGl2ZSIgZGF0YS10aXRsZT0iMjAyMSBDT1ZJRC0xOSB0cmFja2VyIj48L2Rpdj48c2NyaXB0PiFmdW5jdGlvbihlLGksbixzKXt2YXIgdD0iSW5mb2dyYW1FbWJlZHMiLGQ9ZS5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFnTmFtZSgic2NyaXB0IilbMF07aWYod2luZG93W3RdJiZ3aW5kb3dbdF0uaW5pdGlhbGl6ZWQpd2luZG93W3RdLnByb2Nlc3MmJndpbmRvd1t0XS5wcm9jZXNzKCk7ZWxzZSBpZighZS5nZXRFbGVtZW50QnlJZChuKSl7dmFyIG89ZS5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKTtvLmFzeW5jPTEsby5pZD1uLG8uc3JjPSJodHRwczovL2UuaW5mb2dyYW0uY29tL2pzL2Rpc3QvZW1iZWQtbG9hZGVyLW1pbi5qcyIsZC5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShvLGQpfX0oZG9jdW1lbnQsMCwiaW5mb2dyYW0tYXN5bmMiKTs8L3NjcmlwdD4=Mobile users: Tap here if you cannot see the charts on this pageWhat’s New: Week of Feb. 15, 2021• A faster-spreading variant has been found in New Hampshire, and officials in Burlington say lab results indicate a “likely presence” in Vermont. • Vermont is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine distribution program to include residents age 70 or older Tuesday. Click here for additional information. • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not recommending a COVID-19 testing requirement before domestic air travel, the CDC tells CNN.SYMPTOMS Symptoms include:FeverCoughDifficulty breathingLoss of taste/smellMuscle painShaking and chillsSore throatThe symptoms of the coronavirus may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC said reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases.EMERGENCY SIGNS OF COVID-19If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately, the CDC said.Emergency warning signs include:Trouble breathingPersistent pain or pressure in the chestNew confusion or inability to arouseBluish lips or face*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.PREVENTION: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICKWhile it isn’t clear how quickly or easily COVID-19 is spread, human coronaviruses are most commonly spread by:Through the air by coughing or sneezingClose personal contactTouching an object that has the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyesCommon techniques to avoid spreading the disease include:Frequent hand washingCovering coughs and sneezes and then washing hands afterwardStay home and avoid public places when sickAvoid being within 6 feet of a person who is sickDisinfect frequently touched surfacesState health officials recommend anyone who feels sick avoid visiting their local medical center. Instead, a call should be placed to your primary care provider or local health care professional to determine which steps should be taken.Testing in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire has been expanded to include those with mild symptoms, including parents of children who have symptoms related to COVID-19.The FDA has also approved a test for COVID-19 that you can take at home. The test kits are available for purchase on Amazon with a turnaround time for results of 24 to 72 hours after the sample is shipped and received.CORONAVIRUS CONTACTSVermont: Dial 2-1-1. A backup line can be dialed at 1-866-652-4636New York: Contact your local health department.New Hampshire: Contact the DHHS by calling 603-271-4496CLICK HERE FOR MORE CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES