Case count at 19, including one staff member By Lee J. Kahrs PITTSFORD — Almost the entire current class of recruits at the Vermont Police Academy has now tested positive for Covid-19, but director William Sheets said recruits have not […]
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Coronavirus updates
State relaxes some restrictions for the holiday week
By Polly Mikula It’s now ok to take a walk or ski with a friend — as long as you are outdoors, wear masks and stay six feet apart, Governor Phil Scott said at the state press conference, Tuesday, Dec. […]
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Vt. celebrates arrival of Covid vaccine
State says immunity is still months away By Polly Mikula Governor Phil Scott announced the arrival in Vermont of the first 1,950 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at the regular press conference Tuesday, Dec. 15. It was the first […]
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State seeks volunteers to assist at long-term care facilities, Covid response
The state of Vermont is experiencing a shortage of nurses and caregivers for both paid and volunteer positions and is calling on volunteers and professionals to do all they can to help. The Vt. Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent […]
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State of emergency extended, officials urge continued vigilance
By Polly Mikula Governor Phil Scott was cautiously optimistic as he addressed Vermonters at the regular news conference Tuesday, Dec. 15. The arrival of a Covid vaccine coupled by recent data about Vermont’s plateauing infection rates, were reason for hope, […]
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WUHSMS takes precautions while community Covid cases, exposure is assessed
WOODSTOCK — On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Woodstock Union Middle and High School Principal Garon Smail and Windsor Central Supervisory Union Covid Coordinator Katie Burkel sent a letter to school families informing them “of a potential Covid-19 exposure at the Woodstock […]
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Gathering outbreaks recede while nursing home cases rise, state data shows
By Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Covid-19 cases attributed to social events receded after the state’s ban on multi-household gatherings went intoeffect Nov. 13. Now outbreaks in facilities like nursing homes have become the primary driver of the ongoing surge, according to a new […]
Coronavirus updates, State News
Vermont prepares to roll out vaccine this week
By Katie Jickling/VTDigger If all goes smoothly, doses of a Covid -19 vaccine could be distributed throughout Vermont this week, but likely won’t be administered to anyone until next week. Doctors, state officials, and nursing home administrators are scrambling to get […]
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Recovery Action Team makes recommendations
The Covid-19 Local Support and Community Action Team appointed by Governor Scott released its final report on Nov. 16 for economic and community recovery, praising the hard work and dedication of community leaders and local volunteers who have led Covid […]
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Police warn against Covid-19 scams
During the current Covid-19 pandemic, many families and individuals are struggling financially. Isolation and fear can increase as well, creating a feeling of worry or even desperation in some people. Such circumstances are highly conducive to criminals trying to take […]