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Health Department Monitoring
Travelers Returning from China
for Novel Coronavirus
The Vermont Department of Health is working with the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor people
who have returned from travel in China for symptoms of
a novel coronavirus, now called COVID-19.
The monitoring effort is for people who have returned
from China in the past 14 days and who had no symptoms of
respiratory illness when screened upon returning to the U.S.
There are no cases of illness from COVID-19 in Vermont.
State health officials emphasized that, although the potential
public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, there has
been no community spread of the illness in the U.S. and the
risk for Vermonters is low at this time.
Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD said the Health
Department is in regular contact with federal health officials
regarding any travelers who may be returning to Vermont.
Federal officials are screening everyone who has returned to
the U.S. from travel in China.
“We have a multi-layered approach to protecting
Vermonters’ health,” said Dr. Levine. “Once a person has
been screened and cleared to continue their travel, if Vermont
is their final destination, the Health Department is notified.
Our epidemiology team then immediately reaches out to that
person to assess their risk of exposure and determine what
level of monitoring is indicated, and the extent to which the
person may have to restrict their movements during the 14
day monitoring period.”
Dr. Levine said that in many cases, those who have been
screened when they returned to the U.S. are at low risk of
developing illness and are able to go about their normal routine.
However, if the assessment determines a person’s risk is
higher, the department will ask them to restrict their activities
until after the 14 days from possible exposure has passed.
Health officials also check in with them regularly to learn
whether they’re developing any symptoms that are consistent
with COVID-19. As of February 13, nine individuals are
being monitored by the Health Department.
Coronaviruses are common throughout the world and
cause respiratory illnesses, including the common cold.
COVID-19 is a novel (new) coronavirus that can cause severe
illness in people. Like other respiratory diseases, COVID-19
is spread in the air by coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of illness
can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Symptoms
may appear in as few as two days, or up to 14 days after exposure.
The Health Department activated its Health Operations
Center earlier this month to coordinate the state’s preparations
and response activities to detect the virus – and if it is
found, to prevent illness from spreading and to make sure the
person gets the medical care they need.
“We are working with the state’s health care providers,
hospitals, universities, schools and communities, providing
guidance and other supports,” said Dr. Levine. “We are well
prepared to respond if someone in Vermont tests positive for
this virus. This is the work of public health, and we do it
every day.”
“It’s important to remember that it’s people who get sick,
not nationalities or ethnicities,” said Dr. Levine.
“Coronaviruses are circulating in every part of the world.
Your risk for COVID-19 depends on your exposure to the
virus. As with any public health threat, the virus is the
enemy, not people.”
The Health Department encourages Vermonters to stay
informed of the rapidly changing situation and watch for any
changes in guidance and recommendations.
Updated information and resources are available at healthvermont.gov
and the department’s Facebook and Twitter
sites. Vermonters can also dial 2-1-1 for information.
Respiratory viruses are common right now, and flu is currently
widespread in Vermont. To help prevent the spread of
respiratory illnesses, get your flu shot and take these everyday
actions:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20
seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least
60% alcohol.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed
hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
For more information, go to healthvermont.gov/covid-19.
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