COVID-19 Information and Updates
Winooski City Council Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate Effective Immediately
During their meeting on Monday, 3.21.22, Winooski City Council lifted the city-wide, COVID-19 indoor mask mandate that was previously in place for locations open to the public. Please continue to follow recommendations and regulations as provided by the Vermont Department of Health.
- If your location currently uses a City of Winooski-issued 'Masks Required' sign, please remove it at this time.
- While masks are no longer required while indoors in spaces open to the public, the City of Winooski strongly recommends 6’ distancing whenever possible and full COVID-19 vaccination/booster shots. For information on vaccines and other COVID-19 guidance, please visit healthvermont.gov/covid-19.
- Please respect the individual choices of people who may continue to wear a mask while in public.
- Masks will continue to be provided for those who want them at any municipal location open to the public, including Winooski City Hall, the Winooski Memorial Library, the Winooski Senior Center, and the Winooski Police Department (while supplies last).
- The City of Winooski will continue to work with the Vermont Department of Health and our community partners to monitor the status of COVID-19.
Questions regarding this update can be sent to Wendy Harrison, Interim City Manager: 802 655 6410 / wharrison@winooskivt.gov
COVID-19 vaccination clinics remain open for people ages 5 and up. Please visit healthvermont.gov/myvaccine to schedule your appointment or find the next available pop-up opportunity.
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing is available at the O’Brien Community Center (32 Malletts Bay Ave). Register for any time listed below at https://vermont.force.com/events/s/selfregistration (walk-ups are also welcome).
- Mon, Wed, Fri: 3 PM - 8 PM
- Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun: 9 AM - 2 PM
Winooski City Council Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate Effective Immediately
During their meeting on Monday, 3.21.22, Winooski City Council lifted the city-wide, COVID-19 indoor mask mandate that was previously in place for locations open to the public. Please continue to follow recommendations and regulations as provided by the Vermont Department of Health.
- If your location currently uses a City of Winooski-issued 'Masks Required' sign, please remove it at this time.
- While masks are no longer required while indoors in spaces open to the public, the City of Winooski strongly recommends 6’ distancing whenever possible and full COVID-19 vaccination/booster shots. For information on vaccines and other COVID-19 guidance, please visit healthvermont.gov/covid-19.
- Please respect the individual choices of people who may continue to wear a mask while in public.
- Masks will continue to be provided for those who want them at any municipal location open to the public, including Winooski City Hall, the Winooski Memorial Library, the Winooski Senior Center, and the Winooski Police Department (while supplies last).
- The City of Winooski will continue to work with the Vermont Department of Health and our community partners to monitor the status of COVID-19.
Questions regarding this update can be sent to Wendy Harrison, Interim City Manager: 802 655 6410 / wharrison@winooskivt.gov
Mask Resources
- Wearing face masks to keep COVID-19 from spreading
- Face coverings for children
- CDC’s guide to masks – how to choose, wear, store and wash masks
- 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.
- Guide to Masks and COVID-19
- I’ll Protect You, You Protect Me
- 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
- 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
Business
- Agency of Commerce and Community Development
- Federal Assistance
- Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Vermont Department of Health: Businesses and Employees
- 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
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
COVID-19 testing is available at the O’Brien Community Center (32 Malletts Bay Ave). Register for any time listed below at https://vermont.force.com/events/s/selfregistration (walk-ups are also welcome).
- Mon, Wed, Fri: 3 PM - 8 PM
- Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun: 9 AM - 2 PM
For full details on testing and to view other testing locations in Vermont, please visit the Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 testing page.
How to Complete Nasal Swab Instructions (Flyer)
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How to Complete Nasal Swab Instructions (Video)
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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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Understanding Your COVID-19 Test Results
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Vermont Department of Health
- Documents: https://www.healthvermont.gov/media/translation/covid-19-translations
- Multilingual Resources: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/resources/multilingual-resources
CDC Public Service Announcements
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
State of Vermont Refugee Office
- https://humanservices.vermont.gov/our-work/programs-services/state-refugee-office
- Contact: Tracy Dolan Director, State Refugee Office Agency of Human Services: tracy.dolan@vermont.gov
Vermont Language Justice Project
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- Kirundi
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- Maay Maay
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New Americans in Vermont Resources
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- Español
- Français (French)
- ကညီကျိ (Karen)
- Kirundi
- Lingala
- Maay Maay
- नेपाली (Nepali)
- Soomaali (Somali)
- Swahili
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Vermont Legal Aid Resources
- COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
- Unemployment Benefits
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
- How to Get Financial Help
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Learn more about getting the COVID-19 vaccine via the Vermont Department of Health: healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine