COVID-19 Information and Updates
Latest Winooski Update - Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Updated Daily Testing Hours at the O’Brien Community Center
The City of Winooski has partnered with the Vermont Department of Health and CIC Health to provide daily on-going COVID-19 testing in Winooski at the O’Brien Community Center (32 Malletts Bay Ave).
Starting Monday, January 25th, 2021, and through the entire month of February, testing will be available during the following hours:
- Mondays / 2 - 8 PM
- Tuesdays / 9 - 3 PM
- Wednesdays / 2 - 8 PM
- Thursdays / 9 - 3 PM
- Fridays / 2 - 8 PM
- Saturdays / 9 - 3 PM
- Sunday / 9 - 3 PM
Click here to register for any time slot listed below (walk-ups are also welcome):
For registration help in English: Call 211 or 802 828 2828.
For registration help in other languages: Call 802 503 5402 or 802 355 0795.
Interpreters will be provided at all Winooski events.
Transportation options are available. To schedule transportation to the COVID-19 testing site, please call the Vermont Public Transportation Association at least two days before the appointment: 833 387 7200.
The Health Department recommends testing as soon as possible when:
- you have symptoms of COVID-19
- you are referred by your health care provider
- a person in your workplace or household, or a person you attended an event with, tests positive for COVID-19
- you plan on going to a social gathering with people you don't live with (other than recreating with one masked person outside). You should get tested before the gathering, right after, and again 7 days after.
If you often gather socially with people you don't live with, you should get tested weekly. College students returning to Vermont from out of state should quarantine and be tested on or after day 7 of quarantine after returning home.
Travelers to Vermont and Vermonters returning from out of state must follow quarantine requirements. You have the option to get a test on or after day 7 of quarantine and end your quarantine early with a negative test result.
For full details on testing and to view other testing locations in Vermont, please visit the Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 testing page.
Testing is provided at no cost. When you register you will be asked for insurance information – but, insurance is not required for testing, and you will not receive a bill or be charged a copay. The Health Department encourages people to provide their insurance information when registering. Because the companies can be reimbursed for their charges, it offsets some costs to the state, allowing the Vermont Department of Health to continue offering widespread testing.
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Getting Tested for COVID-19
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Contact Tracing: What it is and Why it is Important
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Service Changes
The City of Winooski is following up-to-date guidance from the CDC and the State of Vermont to continue to provide municipal services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Winooski City Hall is open to the public, M – F, 9 AM - 3 PM where:
- members of the public are required to wear a mask or face-covering - masks are available for those without them
- stanchions, dividers, and standing points are installed to facilitate a socially distanced line that may be extended outdoors if needed
- a log of all individuals will be maintained by the City Clerk’s Office
- the land records vault is only open by appointment - call 802 655 6410 to schedule
- a maximum of two individuals will be allowed in the vault at a time
- no more than 10 staff will be present at any time
- phones are answered at City Hall between 7:30 and 4:30
- online business is strongly encouraged - visit winooskivt.gov to learn more
- Police, Fire, and Public Works - Services remain fully operational.
- Public meetings - City Council, board, commission, and committee meetings will continue to hold their meetings remotely via Zoom for the foreseeable future. Participation information is shared with each meeting warning. Sign up for our meeting notices and email updates at winooskivt.gov
- Parking and Code Enforcement – Parking is being enforcement Downtown. We encourage people to use the ParkMobile app as much as possible, available at parkmobile.io. Parking kiosks will be sanitized daily.
- Utility Disconnections – All disconnections due to utility non-payments are canceled for the quarter.
- Code Enforcement Residential and Commercial Inspections – Following public health guidance, we have restated inspections with safety procedures in place. Housing complaints continue to be processed.
- Zoning Permit Application Submission – To the extent possible, applications for zoning permits including any supporting documents should be sent via email to evorwald@winooskivt.gov.
- Building Permit Application Submission – To the extent possible, applications for building permits, including any supporting documents should be sent via email to lkeating@winooskivt.gov.
- Public Parks- Following State guidance, parks and trails remain open for safe, responsible use:
- if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, please stay home
- masks or face coverings are required when near others
- please respect 6’ physical distancing and maintain small group sizes and do not congregate/gather - especially in our parking areas
- The softball field at Landry Park is "open" for informal use by groups of 10 or fewer, however no leagues or organized events will be occurring at this time
- Portalets at Landry Park will not be provided, so please plan accordingly
State of Vermont Mask Mandate
Effective Friday, August 1, 2020, the amendment requires all Vermonters to wear masks or cloth facial coverings any time it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet with others from outside their household.
Those who are not required to use masks include those exercising outdoors, those under the age of 2, those with a medical or developmental condition that is complicated by a facial covering and those with difficulty breathing. Businesses and other entities may require customers to wear masks, including signage explaining mask requirements and denial of entry or service to those who decline to wear masks.
The City of Winooski strongly encourages all of our residents and visitors to wear a mask or face covering when you’re not at home. This simple, thoughtful, and selfless act shows that you care about your neighbors. Governor Phil Scott and The Vermont Department of Health continue to ask all Vermonters to wear a mask or face covering whenever you are not at home. This includes inside any public building and outside whenever you are within 6’ of another person.
Data shows that wearing a mask or face covering slows the spread of COVID-19, especially before a person has any symptoms. A mask or face covering protects other people around you.
“Wearing a mask to protect others shows strength, not weakness. Please continue to follow guidance from the Department of Health to help slow the spread. We’re still fighting this pandemic, and it takes all of us working together and caring for one another.” - Governor Phil Scott
View the Agency of Commerce and Community Development Mask Mandate page for additional resources and information.
Centers for Disease Control
- Signage for Open Buildings: Please Wear a Face Covering Signage
- About Cloth Face Coverings
- Making Cloth Face Coverings
- Wearing Cloth Face Coverings
- Washing Cloth Face Coverings
- How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering
- Recommendations
- How to make your own cloth face covering - Dr. Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General
Vermont Department of Health
- Mask Resources
- Face Coverings for Children - To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, children ages 2 and older should wear a face-covering in settings where they cannot keep a distance of 6 feet away from others. We can help children understand how to protect one another and make face coverings part of our daily routine so that play, learning, and other activities can be as safe as possible.
- Using Cloth Face Coverings to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
- I’ll Protect You, You Protect Me
Signage
The City of Winooski is recommending that any business following the State’s "Restart Vermont" guidelines use the following signage to avoid confusion regarding the use of masks and facial coverings:
- Masks Required Poster
- Please Wear a Cloth Face Covering
- Workplace Safety Guidelines
- Restart Vermont Signage
Videos
- Masks: Why we Wear Them, How to Make/Take Care of Them
- PSA: Cover smart. Do your part. Slow the spread.
- PSA: Prevent COVID-19: Wear a Cloth Face Covering
- Vermont PBS: Why Masks Work
- New York Times: Masks Work
Local Masks
- The City of Winooski has a limited stock of state-provided masks. If you are interested in acquiring these masks, please email communications@winooskivt.gov.
- Where to Buy Local Face Coverings - View the State of Vermont’s business list: https://vem.vermont.gov/covid19/facecovering. Availability may vary. To add your business to this list, please contact Vermont Emergency Management at covid.jic@vermont.gov.
Sorted Alphabetically
Business
- Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Federal Assistance
- Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Vermont Department of Health: Businesses and Employees
- Small Business Guidance & Loans
- Support Winooski Businesses
- Winooski Business Portal
- Winooski Small Business Loan Fund COVID-19 Relief Loans
Employment
- Department of Vermont Health Access Benefits
- Federal Stimulus and Tax Information
- Social Security Recipients
- Vermont Department of Labor
- VTDH: Businesses and Employees
- Vermont Health Connect
- Vermont Legal Aid Information and Resources
Family
- Vermont Department of Health: Schools and Child Care Resources
- Family First COVID-19 Act
- Community Services Remote Resources
Food
- 3SquaresVT
- Hunger Free Vermont
- Meals on Wheels
- Winooski School District Meals
- Winooski Food Shelf
- WIC
- Vermont Food Bank
Governor’s Office
Health/Safety
- Center for Disease Control
- VT Department of Health
- COVID Support VT
- UVM Health Network
- Vermont211.org or Dial 211
- Coping with COVID-19
- Substance Abuse Help
- Local Mental Health Support
- 802 488 7778 - select Winooski extension
Housing
Housing Assistance Programs
- Agency of Commerce and Community Development Housing Assistance Programs
- Vermont COVID Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
- Vermont State Housing Authority Rental Housing Stabilization Program
Vermont Department of Health Information Pages
Other Pages, Signage, and Documents
- COVID-19 Prevention in Apartment Buildings
- CDC Guidance for Congregate Living Settings
- CDC’s Guidance on Disinfection for SARS-CoV-2
- EPA’s Approved Disinfectants for SARS-CoV-2
- CDC’s Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Facility
- Tips for Large Households or Extended Families Living in the Same Space
- Stop the Spread of Germs (CDC)
- Keep Germs from Spreading (VDH)
- Proper Handwashing
- Signs & Symbols - A collection of signs and symbols to help communicate interactions.
- Social Distancing
School District
Seniors
- Age Well
- AARP
- CDC Guidance
- Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
- Meals on Wheels
- Winooski Senior Center Remote Resources
Translation/New Americans
- Vermont Department of Health Translations
- Multilingual Coronavirus Task Force Videos
- CDC Translation Resources
- AALV
- CVOEO: How to Get Financial Help
- Green Mountain Bhutanese Organization
- New Americans in Vermont
- US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Vermont Office
- UVM Medical Center
Transportation and Travel
- Green Mountain Transportation
- Vermont Department of Transportation
- Travel Guidance
- To schedule transportation to a COVID-19 testing site, please call the Vermont Public Transportation Association at least two days before the appointment: 833 387 7200.
Volunteer
- Winooski Mutual Aid (resident volunteer group)
- City of Winooski Volunteer Portal
- Governor Scott’s State of Vermont Call to Service
The City of Winooski has partnered with the Vermont Department of Health and CIC Health to provide daily on-going COVID-19 testing in Winooski at the O’Brien Community Center (32 Malletts Bay Ave).
Starting Monday, January 25th, 2021, and through the entire month of February, testing will be available during the following hours:
- Mondays / 2 - 8 PM
- Tuesdays / 9 - 3 PM
- Wednesdays / 2 - 8 PM
- Thursdays / 9 - 3 PM
- Fridays / 2 - 8 PM
- Saturdays / 9 - 3 PM
- Sunday / 9 - 3 PM
Click here to register for any time slot listed below (walk-ups are also welcome):
For registration help in English: Call 211 or 802 828 2828.
For registration help in other languages: Call 802 503 5402 or 802 355 0795.
Interpreters will be provided at all Winooski events.
Transportation options are available. To schedule transportation to the COVID-19 testing site, please call the Vermont Public Transportation Association at least two days before the appointment: 833 387 7200.
The Health Department recommends testing as soon as possible when:
- you have symptoms of COVID-19
- you are referred by your health care provider
- a person in your workplace or household, or a person you attended an event with, tests positive for COVID-19
- you plan on going to a social gathering with people you don't live with (other than recreating with one masked person outside). You should get tested before the gathering, right after, and again 7 days after.
If you often gather socially with people you don't live with, you should get tested weekly. College students returning to Vermont from out of state should quarantine and be tested on or after day 7 of quarantine after returning home.
Travelers to Vermont and Vermonters returning from out of state must follow quarantine requirements. You have the option to get a test on or after day 7 of quarantine and end your quarantine early with a negative test result.
For full details on testing and to view other testing locations in Vermont, please visit the Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 testing page.
Testing is provided at no cost. When you register you will be asked for insurance information – but, insurance is not required for testing, and you will not receive a bill or be charged a copay. The Health Department encourages people to provide their insurance information when registering. Because the companies can be reimbursed for their charges, it offsets some costs to the state, allowing the Vermont Department of Health to continue offering widespread testing.
How to Complete Nasal Swab Instructions (Flyer)
Arabic | English | Burmese | French | Nepali | Somali | Spanish | Swahili
How to Complete Nasal Swab Instructions (Video)
Arabic | Burmese | French | Kirundi | Maay Maay | Nepali | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Vietnamese
Getting Tested for COVID-19
Arabic | Burmese | French | Kirundi | Maay Maay | Nepali | Somali | Swahili | Spanish | Vietnamese
Contact Tracing: What it is and Why it is Important
Arabic | Burmese | French | Kirundi | Maay Maay | Nepali | Somali | Swahili | Spanish | Vietnamese
Understanding Your COVID-19 Test Results
Arabic | Burmese | Chinese | English | French | Karen | Kirundi | Nepali | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Vietnamese
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) - Vermont Office
- https://refugees.org/uscri-vermont/
- Contact: Amila Merdzanovic, Director: amerdzanovic@uscrivt.org / 802 654 1700
AALV
- https://www.aalv-vt.org/
- Contact: Thato Ratsebe, Assistant Director: tratsebe@aalv-vt.org / 802 985 3106
Vermont Multilingual Coronavirus Task Force Videos
New Americans in Vermont Resources
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