How can you help prevent getting the virus? Stay at least 6 feet away from others. Stay at home as much as possible. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home […]
Category: Covid-19 updates
Rutland County health clinics:
Community Health Centers of Rutland Region Rutland Allen Pond 71 Allen Pond, Suite 403, Rutland, VT Phone: (802) 772-7992 Rutland Stratton Road 215 Stratton Road, Rutland, VT Phone: (802) 773-3386 Brandon 420 Grove Street, Brandon, VT Phone: (802)247-6305 Castleton 275 Rte […]
How Rutland Regional Medical Center prepared for peak outbreak
CEO Claudio Fort says hospital is “ok for now” on PPE By Polly Mikula On April 2, Governor Phil Scott announced new steps in the state’s plan to prepare for a surge in Covid-19 cases, and in turn, the need […]
Vermont’s response to Covid-19, a timeline of executive orders
April 17, Governor Scott ordered the U.S. and Vermont flags to fly at half-mast the 19th of every month of 2020 to honor those Vermonters who died from Covid-19. April 17, Governor Scott announced a phased restart of Vermont’s […]
Stay healthy and safe
5 ways to protect yourself and others Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with antibacterial soap and water. By doing this you eliminate viruses and avoid infection by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. Utilize hand […]
How mitigation measures worked to keep cases, deaths lower than projected
By Polly Mikula Since the first confirmed case of Covid-19 in Vermont on March 7, Governor Phil Scott and his administration has taken swift action to shore up the necessary supplies for testing and treatment, expand medical facilities to handle […]
Governor Scott announces additional economic re-opening steps
Crews of 10 or fewer can now perform outdoor work with increases safety protocols As modeling indicates continued progress in slowing the spread of Covid-19, Governor Phil Scott Friday, May 1, announced a third incremental, evidence-based step forward to […]
State announces enhanced testing and contact tracing programs
State is planning to increase testing from 2,000-7,500 per day Governor Phil Scott and members of his administration on April 29 announced the state is significantly increasing and strengthening its testing and contact tracing programs in order to quickly identify, […]
Stimulus checks are off limits to debt collectors, creditors, and banks
Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan is putting debt collectors, creditors, and financial institutions on notice that, in Vermont, federal stimulus money is protected from garnishment or collection. According to the directive issued April 21 by the Attorney General, payments authorized […]
As new volunteers pour in, Vermont’s Medical Reserve Corps awaits marching orders
By Erin Petenko/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott made an impassioned plea for Vermonters with medical skills to volunteer to help the state’s health care system: “I am asking every Vermonter to dig deep and find a way to give more in this incredibly challenging […]