Governor orders SEOC to begin surge plan implementation and urges Vermonters to recommit to precautionary measures and avoid gatherings to slow the spread The State of Vermont reported 72 new Covid-19 cases the morning of Nov. 11, the highest number […]
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State releases ski resort guidelines
By Katy Savage The state released much anticipated operating guidelines for ski resorts on Nov. 3, weeks before resorts are projected to open for the winter season. Ted Brady, the deputy secretary for the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, […]
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‘Travel now equals quarantine’
Officials strongly discourage holiday travel, out-of-state guests; urge Vermonters to limit gatherings to 10 By Polly Mikula There are no longer any out-of-state locations that qualify for non-quarantine travel to Vermont. “We are temporarily suspending our out-of-state travel map and […]
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Nine Covid cases at Rutland nursing home; state scrambles to control outbreak
By Tom Kearney/VTDigger State officials confirmed Tuesday that there’s been a Covid-19 outbreak at the Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, which offers skilled nursing care. Eight residents and one staff member tested positive for the virus, and steps are being […]
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Gov. Scott announce pause to the state’s safe travel policy
As Covid-19 cases rise, quarantine required for out-of-state travel and visitors To slow the spread of Covid-19 as cases and hospitalizations rise in Vermont and throughout the nation, Vermont will temporarily require a 14-day quarantine for all non-essential travel, increase […]
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Have you had the “Covid talk?”
As life continues in the shadow of the pandemic, Vermonters should be talking about how to feel comfortable and stay safe before seeing friends and family. The Vermont Dept. of Health has posted four tips to help have the […]
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Vermont to participate in Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial
The University of Vermont Medical Center and Vaccine Testing Center at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine have been selected to take part in a Phase 3 trial for a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and manufactured […]
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School district grapples with holidays, travel quarantines as Covid cases increase regionally
By Curt Peterson Sherry Sousa’s “Superintendent’s Report” was scheduled for five minutes on the Windsor Central Supervisory Union board meeting agenda, but the ensuing discussion helped put the meeting into overtime – totaling three hours. Maintaining a high level of […]
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Vermont to participate in Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial
The University of Vermont Medical Center and Vaccine Testing Center at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine have been selected to take part in a Phase 3 trial for a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and manufactured […]
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Vt’s initial vaccine distribution plan submitted to CDC
Governor Phil Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, detailed the state’s framework for distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine, at the press conference Friday, Oct. 23. The plan will be ready for once a vaccine is produced and distributed to […]