The Department of Health reported 4 new cases of the coronavirus Thursday, bringing the total cases confirmed in Vermont since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,537.

As of Thursday, two people were reported to be in the hospital with confirmed cases of the virus. To date, 58 people have died with the illness. No new deaths were reported.

As of Wednesday, the state reported that 115,459 people had been tested for the illness in Vermont since mid-March.

The health department advises that those who think they may need to be tested to use the CDC’s Self-Checker tool.

Those who have symptoms consistent with Covid-19 should call their health care provider to schedule a test. Providers can also refer patients to testing sites. Testing is also available at many pharmacies and clinics.

Health department testing sites are open throughout the state for anyone who is asymptomatic and wants a test.

Testing sites can be found here: https://humanresources.vermont.gov/popups

The health department’s full update for August 20 is here.

—Mike Dougherty