By Erin Petenko/VTDigger The nation has experienced its first sustained decline in Covid since July, an early sign that the virus has hit its peak in the U.S., Vermont officials said at a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 19. The trend […]
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Vermont begins vaccinations by age group
The first round of shots for Vermonters age 75+ begin Monday, Jan. 25 Staff report State officials announced that registration for the Covid-19 vaccine for people who are 75 years and older will begin on Jan. 25. There are estimated to […]
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Ski patrol, law enforcement, firefighters prioritized for Covid vaccination
By Emma Cotton and Katie Jickling/VTDigger Ski patrols count as health care workers. The state is currently distributing the Covid-19 vaccine to “health care workers likely to be exposed/treat Covid-19 patients” and “long-term care facility residents and staff who have patient contact,” as […]
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State predicts average daily Covid case count to double by end of month
By Polly Mikula As the contagious effect that the Christmas and New Year’s holidays have had on the spread of Covid-19 in Vermont becomes better known, the state’s prognosis for the coming month worsens. Just last week the plateau in […]
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‘Go get a Covid test’
State officials urge all Vermonters who recently gathered with others or traveled to get tested By Polly Mikula Governor Phil Scott and State Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine encouraged Vermonters to go get a Covid-19 test, at the regular press […]
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Winter sports get the OK to restart
By Katy Savage After a month of uncertainty, winter sports clubs and youth programs can now resume. Gov. Phil Scott relaxed restrictions on club programs at his press conference on Dec. 22, giving the green light for practices, conditioning sessions […]
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RNeSU responds to Covid-19 cases in schools
Remote learning week already planned Jan. 4-8 By Lee J. Kahrs The first cases of Covid-19 have been reported in two Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (RNeSU) schools. RNeSU Superintendent Jeanne Collins, herself recovering from the coronavirus, confirmed the first cases […]
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Covid-19 made a bad situation worse for many Vermonters
It also revealed the crucial role of government, not just in crises, new report shows The recession created by the Covid-19 pandemic, beginning in February 2020, ended the longest economic recovery on record. The highest-income Vermonters came out of that […]
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Officials predict brighter days in 2021
Officials urge vigilance, adherence to Covid travel and gathering guidelines By Polly Mikula For the second straight week, Vermont and the Northeast region have seen Covid cases decline. Governor Phil Scott called the trend a “promising sign,” before cautioning listeners […]
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In a pandemic, safety hinges on an honor system
Ski resorts attract crowds, but protocols appear to be working By Emma Cotton/VTDigger On the snowy ascent to Killington Resort, blue road signs instruct out-of-state skiers to turn away if they haven’t quarantined according to Vermont’s Covid-19 guidelines. The signs are […]