Under the November 13 order, state residents are not allowed to gather with people they don’t live with. This includes all inside and outside social, recreational and entertainment gatherings, and in public and private spaces.

However a Vermonter can take a walk with a friend or neighbor. Those who live alone are allowed to gather with one other household, and neighbors are also allowed to take a walk, hike, or bike with one trusted friend. And at all times, people should keep a 6-foot distance and wear masks.

All non-essential travel to or from Vermont now requires quarantine.

The State of Vermont has suspended its leisure travel map and implemented a mandatory quarantine for anyone returning or traveling to Vermont.

Get more info for Vermonters Traveling Out of State and also for Visitors to Vermont.

• Vermont Governor Phil Scott COVID-19 Updates
• Need to get tested? Here’s the Vermont Department of Health’s information page on testing sites.
• Vermont 2-1-1 for phone/text support
• Vermont Economic Services is waiving in-person contact requirements for benefits programs. Apply online or by phone 1-800-479-6151
• Vermont Foodbank (800) 585-2265) 3SVT (1-855-855-6181) Text VFBSNAP to 85511.
• Shift Meals gives out meals in Burlington, Waitsfield, Montpelier, Quechee and Winooski.
• Volunteer: Vermont Medical Reserve Corps
• Statewide Mutual Aid Sign Up: Sign up to help in your own community.
• CDC’s Get Your Community Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019: Toolkit and resources.
• Hannaford’s Grocery To-Go Order Online: Accepts 3SVT/EBT.
• Generic Mutual Aid Form to be Edited for Any Community
• COVID-19 Mutual Aid-Central Vermont Facebook page
• If you are having a legal or benefits problem related to COVID-19

• Vermont Foodbank. Communications director Nichole Whalen says cash donations are more helpful than food or other items at this time.
• Donate blood. The FDA has raised concerns about a blood shortage as donation drives are cancelled.
• VTCOVID-19 Response Fund. The Vermont Community Foundation has set-up a special fund to help both with emergency response efforts and longer term recovery.

• Paycheck Protection Program: The Small Business Administration has approved nearly 4.8 million forgivable loans to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program since it opened in early April. The PPP program ended this past summer in June.
  • Here’s how to fill out your PPP loan forgiveness form, and what the requirements are.
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: The US Small Businesses Administration has reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19.
  • 7/16 update: Info on EIDL for cannabis and hemp biz 
• Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program: The SBA’s website describes this program in the following way: The SBA has also established a pilot program that allows SBA Express Lenders authority to deliver expedited SBA-guaranteed financing on an emergency basis for disaster-related purposes to eligible small businesses, while they apply for and await long-term financing.
• FSA Loans: Licensed hemp growers may qualify for FSA loans just like other row crops and traditional farmers. Starting with the 2020 crop year, FSA is able to consider applications from hemp growers.  There are prerequisites for hemp-related applicants, including submission of a copy of the grower’s license and a requirement that the grower has a valid contract for the sale of his/her crop.