Coronavirus Information
Federal, National and State Health Sites for Coronavirus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Video: Dr. Peter Lin
- What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [PDF]
- Stop the Spread of Germs Flyer [PDF]
- Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks from Samhsa.gov
- National Institutes of Health
- National Library of Medicine
- Vermont Department of Health
Vaccine Information
- Vermont Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Page
- Vermont Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
- Herd Immunity, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine
- FDA Vaccine Facts Handout (PDF)
- Establishing the Truth: Vaccines, Social Media, and the Spread of Misinformation, Harvard School of Public Health
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Get the Facts, Mayo Clinic
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus
- Vaccines and Immunization: Myths and Misconceptions, World Health Organization
- The Top 7 COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered, TED Talk
Economic Assistance & Jobs
- For workers: Career One Stop ReEmployment
- For employers/business owners: CareerOneStop Business Center
- Steps for unemployment: Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Assistance
- Unemployment Insurance Frequently Asked Claimant Questions
- Jobs in VT
- Free Training for Vermonters Impacted by COVID-19
- For Vermonters who have had their job cut, hours reduced, or were laid off or furloughed, the State wants to help you upskill, reskill and be skilled for the careers available in Vermont. Funding for this workforce training initiative is provided to the Vermont State Colleges in coordination with the Vermont Department of Labor. Find out more and register.
Essential Services
Consumer Protection
- Avoid Coronavirus Scams tips from the Federal Trade Commission
- Protecting your finances during the Coronavirus epidemic from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Latest coronavirus scam information and how to keep your family safe from the FBI
Library Programs
COVID-19: Winter Preparations Program Resources
Presentation by Jim Hyde, Associate Professor Emeritus, Tufts University School of Medicine
Please note: This presentation took place on November 11, two days before Governor Scott announced further restrictions.
Mental and Emotional Health
If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs emotional support, help is available 24/7:
- Call your local mental health crisis line.
- Text VT to 741741 to talk with someone at the Crisis Text Line.
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
- For more information visit healthvermont.gov/suicide.
- Visit our Coping With Stress web page.
- Get connected to Alcohol and Drug Support Services at VT Helplink.
- Get self-help tips and connect to mental health services at COVID Support VT.