Who is included in the number of people who have recovered? Since then, the Health Department has tracked probable cases and taken the same public health actions as if they were a confirmed case (confirmed means the person tested positive on a PCR test). The Health Department follows the nationally recognized definition of COVID-19 cases, developed by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) in April 2020.

has COVID-19 listed as a cause or contributing condition on their death certificate.

meets the probable case definition and has COVID-19 listed as a cause or contributing condition on their death certificate or.

A death among a probable case is a person who:

has symptoms of COVID-19 and is epidemiologically linked to a confirmed case of COVID-19 orĪs of December 2, 2020, probable cases are included in the number of COVID-19 cases in Vermont.Īs of January 4, 2021, deaths among probable cases are included in the number of COVID-19 deaths in Vermont.

Yes, if they are hospitalized in Vermont.Ī case is considered “probable” if the person: The Health Department is committed to providing the most accurate data possible.Īre people who live out-of-state included in the number of people hospitalized and hospitalized under investigation? To share data quickly, we post it daily and sometimes we have to go back and update it for accuracy. Therefore, it may be subject to change as we learn new information. The Health Department wants to ensure we provide the most timely data possible. Why do the number of new cases from a few days ago sometimes change? For example, we might learn that the person doesn’t actually reside in Vermont because the original address provided is outdated. Sometimes when more information is learned about someone who tested positive, they are no longer counted in our totals. When I add the number of cases today to the number of total cases from yesterday, it doesn’t equal the number of total cases today. We ask questions about exposures, symptoms, and contacts the person may have had while they were ill. When positive, epidemiologists and other public health officials work with the doctor to provide additional details, as well as interview the person. The Health Department receives lab results for COVID-19. How do you collect the data presented in the dashboard?

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