By Erin Petenko and Xander Landen/VTDigger Vermont Gov. Phil Scott issued a “stay home” order on March 24 (effective March 25), then strengthened that order on March 30 with 14-day self-quarantining measures for those traveling in from outside the state. It’s the latest […]
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Coronavirus updates, Local News
G.E. Aviation in Rutland is supporting two employees who tested positive for COVID-19
By Ed Larson In an update to employees, released March 26, General Electric stated it is supporting two employees at Plant #1 who have tested positive for COVID-19. G.E. indicated in the update that the company could not identify the employees […]
Coronavirus updates, Featured
GoFundMe launched to help small businesses, employees
By Katy Savage As soon as area businesses were shut down due to coronavirus concerns, Pamela Martin started asking the community for help. Martin, who moved to Killington from New York three years ago, started a GoFundMe, called Killington Strong, […]
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Meeting in the time of Coronavirus
Zoom video conferencing becomes the new normal By Curt Peterson Municipal and School Boards are adapting to social distancing regulations that are evolving at a steady rate. In a March 30 press release Secretary of State Jim Condos announced “temporary […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Coronavirus updates
Yes, but can we still ski?
Not at resorts, not if you have to travel to ski or ride By Lisa Lynn, VT Ski & Ride On March 24, Governor Phil Scott issued an executive order directing Vermonters to stay at home or in their place […]
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Health officials caution against using non-approved drugs for COVID-19
April 1-7 is Medication Safety Week and as reports appear in the news of certain drugs being potentially used for treatment or prevention of COVID-19, the Vermont Department of Health urges caution. At this time, the U.S. Drug Administration has […]
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Coronavirus #s: Friday’s update
There are now 184 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vermont and 10 deaths. The cases have risen 26 since yesterday; 61 more than Wednesday — an exponential increase over the past few weeks.
Coronavirus updates, Featured
Vt. schools dismissed for the rest of the academic year
On Thursday afternoon, March 26, Governor Phil Scott directed schools to remain dismissed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Districts will close schools for in-person instruction and be required to implement continuity of learning plans for remote learning. […]
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Vermont distilleries make homemade hand sanitizers
By Virginia Dean and Steven Seitz In an effort to offset the lack of hand sanitizers in the state due to the coronavirus, many Vermont distilleries have begun to make their own. “We’re on it,” said Mimi Buttenheim of Mad […]
Coronavirus updates, Featured, Local News
Governor Phil Scott issues “stay home, stay safe” order, directs additional closures
On Tuesday, March 24, Governor Phil Scott issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order and directed the closure of in-person operations for all non-essential businesses. These restrictive measures are in place to minimize all unnecessary activities outside the home to […]