Business Sector and Industry-Specific Guidance
Health Care and Hospitals
Report all suspect cases immediately to the Vermont Department of Health by calling 802-863-7240 (24/7).
Updated Guidelines from CDC for Healthcare Settings
Long-Term Care and Vulnerable Populations
Department of Corrections
Coronavirus COVID-19 and the Correctional Facility from Dr. Anne Spaulding of Emory Center for the Health of Incarcerated Persons
National Commission on Correctional Healthcare - COVID-19 (Coronavirus): What You Need to Know in Corrections
Sample coronavirus screening form at intake and sample sign at all entrances to facility (American Jail Assoc)
Homeless Shelters
Steps for Immediate Action for Homeless Providers
Shelters stay open 24/7, if possible
Shelters reduce bed capacity, as needed, to meet the space guidelines
Community Response Teams mobilize as quickly as possible
Materials from HUD on Disease Risks and Homelessness
Farm and Agriculture
Farm First in VT (link)
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has developed a new set of resources for farmers, including guidance on Food Safety, Food Industry Resources (from Cornell University), and FAQs for Veterinarians and Veterinary Clinics.
General Communication Resources
Useful in offices, manufacturing, childcare, retail, foodservice, and more:
CDC offers free resources including video, fact sheets, and posters.
Military and Veterans
COVID-19 Recovery Project: U.S. Military Veterans who are facing financial difficulties due to loss of work, or any other reason due to COVID-19, can apply for financial assistance starting April 1.
Click here for information [provided by the Academy of United States Veterans]