ANA-Vermont Weekly Digest
Posted over 4 years ago by Andrew Kehl
WEEKLY RECAP
Nov 13 Governor Scott introduced an addendum to the executive order, extending the State of Emergency through December 15th, and implementing the following measures, in response to the marked increase in COVID-19 infections:
Multi-household gatherings are prohibited, including indoor and outdoor, private and public events. Bars and social clubs cannot offer in-person service, and restaurants must close in-person service at 10pm.Restaurants and other public accommodations must maintain a log of all staff, customers, guests, etc. Vermonters are required to comply with Department of Health contact tracing. College students returning home from both in-state and out-of-state institutions must quarantine. All reactional sports programs (but not school programs) are suspended. This prohibition will be reexamined weekly, so it can be lifted as soon as possible. All businesses, non-profits, and government operations must institute telework to the maximum extent possible.
All non-essential travel to or from Vermont now requires quarantine, as rates of COVID 19 continue to rise. On November 11th, Veterans Day, Vermont broke its record for a single-day Covid case count, with the number reaching 72 cases. This increases the total case count to 2,535, with 59 deaths total. Now everyone coming to Vermont must quarantine for 14 days or get a negative test after seven days. Governor Scott also expressed concern about Covid-19 case totals in nearby states, and limiting social gatherings to 10 people has been recommended. The Montpelier ice rink outbreak now stands at 125 cases, and the Rutland County nursing home outbreak, was the source of another dozen cases. The surrounding Northeast, has reported a 34% increase in cases and higher is predicted. Read more HERE.
Highlights of resources and research relevant to COVID-19
- Vermont COVID-19 Dashboard: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/current-activity/vermont-dashboard
- NY Times Coronavirus Vaccine Trackers: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html
- COVID-19 Vaccine: A comprehensive status report (research): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168170220310212?via%3Dihub
- Washington Post’s report on top vaccines to watch: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/health/covid-vaccine-update-coronavirus/
ANA and ANA-Vermont Working for YOU
- (Letter to Senators Leahy and Sanders and Congressman Welch) ANA-Vermont Calls on the the addition of a nurse to Biden/ Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board https://www.facebook.com/VTNurses/photos/a.10151005521458495/10158066253303495/
- (Position Statement) ANA Asymptomatic COVID-19 Positive Nurses Providing Care https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2020/ana-statement-on-asymptomatic-covid-19-positive-nurses-providing-care/
- (Letter to Biden/ Harris Transition Team) ANA’s Priorities and Focus Areas for the New Administration https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus/what-you-need-to-know/legislative-and-regulatory-advocacy/november-13-letter-to-biden-harris-transition
On Demand Education
Webinar - How to Protect Yourself: Safe Use and Re-Use of PPE
Current PPE guidelines and how to protect yourself. This 60-minutes on-demand webinar FREE for all nurses. Register now and receive the viewing link so you can view this content anytime, anywhere. Registration is required prior to viewing. Registration is FREE for both ANA members and non-members. Please forward to interested nurse colleagues. Click here to register for this webinar or pick the ones most relevant to you in the COVID-19 Series.
On Demand - ANA's COVID-19 Video Education Series
In addition to free 60-minute webinars on COVID-19 important topics, ANA now offers the option of watching quick videos (5-15 minutes each) for those who prefer their education in quick bites. Registration is necessary to view the full webinars and can be done here. The Quick Videos are available for viewing immediately on the webpages.
