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Sara Alert™ in the News
Returning residents can be quarantined at Kanoa Resort for free, official says
MARIANAS Variety
Persons entering the CNMI may be exempted from the quarantine provided that they self-quarantine themselves at their home; enroll in CHCC’s Sara Alert Symptom Monitoring System; and participate in the mandatory Covid-19 test five days after their arrival.
Vt. Gov. Scott ok’s expanding restaurant, lodging reopenings
Sun Community News
“Sara Alerts serve as a force multiplier that supports governmental public health response to emerging disease threats that may include active monitoring and home isolation for disease containment or mitigation,” according to SaraAlert.org.
The Checkup for June 23: 1 new COVID case reported in Vermont
Bennington Banner
The number increased significantly as of June 15, when close contacts and travelers who are being monitored in Sara Alert were added.
VDH COVID-19 Update: Brattleboro cluster investigated, one new case
Vermont Biz
Anyone coming to Vermont is strongly encouraged to sign up for Sara Alert daily symptom check reminders.
The Checkup for June 20: 4 new COVID cases reported in Vermont
Bennington Banner
The health department reported that 902 people were being monitored as of Friday, and 1,175 have completed monitoring. The number increased significantly as of June 15, when close contacts and travelers who are being monitored in Sara Alert were added.
Tourism industry opens up for bigger groups, more travel
Vermont Biz
There was some confusion around the Sara Alert requirement. That language has now been changed so that guests are strongly encouraged to sign up for the alerts rather than required.
New Quarantine Process for All Arriving Travelers
Saipan Tribune
The Sara Alert Symptom Monitoring System allows CNMI public health representatives to enroll and follow up with individuals at risk of developing a COVID-19 infection. Enrolled individuals can report daily on any symptoms they›re having to reduce transmission and exposure in our community. If you are non-responsive or report any symptoms, a CNMI health representative will contact you and provide further instruction.
Road Trip Alert: Travel to or Through These States Can Mean You Need to Self-Quarantine
Forbes
All out of state travelers staying in hotels, campgrounds or rental properties must sign and complete a certificate of compliance to attest that they have met all quarantine requirements, and are strongly encouraged to register with Sara Alert upon arrival to Vermont to get two weeks of daily reminders to check for common symptoms of Covid-19.
As COVID Restrictions Relax, State Says Some Visitors Must Register with App
Vermont Public Radio
The state uses a product called the SARA Alert app to monitor people who may have been exposed to the new coronavirus. The app does not track you with GPS data on your phone, but it allows you to register with health authorities and would assist in contact tracing.
VDH COVID-19 Update: One new case statewide, Winooski outbreak slows
Vermont Biz
Sara Alert allows COVID-19 response teams to quickly and easily provide guidance to people if they develop symptoms. It is not GPS-based, so it does not monitor someone’s movement or track their location.