K-12 schools grapple with holiday exposure risks to Covid-19, potential outbreaks, staffing By Curt Peterson An explosive increase in Covid-19 cases across the U.S. and now Vermont are inspiring many reactive decisions — perhaps none more consequential than those regarding […]
Category: Covid-19 updates
Scott: Patriotism is sacrificing to protect others
Contact tracer keeps advice simple: stay 6 feet apart or keep contact to less than 15 minutes By Polly Mikula The recent surge of Covid-19 case growth in Vermont has led to new mitigation measures to slow the spread. Among […]
Scott bans multi-family gatherings in Vermont, closes bars and clubs
By VtDigger Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced a ban on inter-household gatherings, the closure of bars and social clubs, and the cancellation of recreational sports leagues as the Covid-19 case count rises in Vermont. The governor said that too […]
Health officials call on people who attended certain Halloween parties and bowling leagues to get tested
Increasing number of cases heighten the need for people to be aware of COVID-19 symptoms, cooperate with contact tracers when called, get tested and follow recommendations for preventing spread of the virus The Vermont Department of Health is urging anyone […]
Vermont reports highest number of Covid-19 cases since start of the pandemic
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 […]
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, […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]