March 13, 2020—In light of increasing public health concerns, we are saddened to announce we have made the difficult decision to postpone all events originally scheduled to have been presented over the next 5 weeks starting today, March 13, 2020. […]
Category: Coronavirus updates
Coronavirus updates, Uncategorized
Killington/Pico remain open, cancel events through April 4
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IMPACT ON KILLINGTON/PICO March 13, 2020 Public Notice (12:30 p.m.) from Killington Resort As you are likely following the COVID-19 news we want to provide you with an update on our course of action. We are monitoring the […]
Coronavirus updates, Local News
Special Olympics Cancels upcoming Killington Pico event
South Burlington, VT – March 11, 2020 Following guidance from Special Olympics International, Special Olympics Vermont (SOVT) announced that the upcoming Winter Games, scheduled for March 22-24 at Killington Pico Resort, as well as the Unified Champion Schools Snowshoe Tournament, […]
Coronavirus updates
Superintendents grapple with whether to close K-12 schools
Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger Brooke Olsen-Farrell, the school superintendent in the Slate Valley, usually meets with other members of her regional superintendents group once a month. But these days, members of the Southwest Superintendents Association – […]
Coronavirus updates
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Launches COVID-19 Hotline
Screening at Entry and Digital Information Session Aim to Increase Information and Awareness BENNINGTON, VT—March 12, 2020—Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), is continuously working to minimize the spread of COVID-19, while providing safe […]
Coronavirus updates, Uncategorized
Coronavirus by the numbers, March 13
VERMONT: As of March 13, 2020 2 – People who have tested positive in Vermont 97 – People who have tested negative 212 – People who are being monitored 70 – People […]
Coronavirus updates, Local News
Several weekend events cancelled or postponed
Venues around the state are grappling with cancellation of events in hopes of keeping the public safe from the corona outbreak. The following are the local announcements that have been made so far. March 21-22 is a big weekend for […]
Coronavirus updates, Local News
Vail Resorts, including Okemo, remain open
As a global operator of 37 ski resorts, Vail Resorts is monitoring the rapidly evolving impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) from all angles. In a press release Friday, March 13, the resort said: “Unwaveringly and without question, our top priority is […]
Coronavirus updates, Local News
Rutland High School remains open, for now
With the outbreak of COVID-19 declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, everyone is on high alert. This includes area schools. According to interim Superintendent David Wolk, Rutland Schools are taking many precautions to prevent the spread of the […]
Coronavirus updates, Local News
Rutland Rec Center cancels programs in response to COVID-19
In an effort to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect our residents and participants, Rutland Rec Center has made the decision to cancel the following programs and events. All decisions made are with the best […]