By Polly Mikula On Friday, April 3, Health Commissioner Mark Levine officially recommended that Vermonters wear cloth facial masks, or coverings, if they need to leave their homes for essential purposes. This advice is based on new data about how […]
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Covid-19 updates, Featured, State News
Confirmed cases of coronavirus jump, but positive indicators emerge
Staff report The state identified 70 new coronavirus positive cases Saturday, April 4 — the largest increase of any single day so far. The next day brought 52 more. The state has double its confirmed cases in just a week, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Covid-19 updates
How to sew a protective face mask
The supply of surgical masks is at a critical all-time low throughout the entire nation. Orders for the standard disposable masks used in hospitals are back-ordered, due to the high demand for protective equipment. Because of these supply concerns, many […]
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Reusable bags found to harbor pathogens, could contribute to coronavirus spread
By Julia Purdy Voices who opposed the ban on single-use plastic bags as more hygienic and utilitarian may be getting some support from an unanticipated source: COVID-19. Since at least 2010, when the University of Arizona, partnering with Loma Linda […]
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Confirmed cases jump 123 to 512 over the weekend
The state identified 71 new coronavirus positive cases Saturday — the largest increase of any single day so far — and reported three new deaths in Vermont. Sunday brought 52 more. The new cases bring the total number of positive […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured
State issues new guidance on face masks
On Friday, April 3, Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, recommended that Vermonters wear cloth facial masks, or coverings, if they need to leave their homes for essential purposes. This advice is based on new data about how COVID-19 can spread […]
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KPAA interviews MT editor and publisher Polly Mikula
Mike Coppinger, Executive Director of the Killington Pico Area Association, interviews owner and publisher of the Mountain Times Polly Mikula. They talk about the Killington community’s response in the wake of COVID-19. This interview was taped on April 1, 2020
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Update on Vermont coronavirus cases, April 2
Medical surge preparations Gov. Phil Scott today (April 2) announced additional medical surge locations to prepare for a surge of COVID-19 patients and the need for additional hospital and medical capacity. In partnership with the Vermont National Guard, the state […]
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Good news?
Tuesday’s coronavirus #s, charts: While Vermont continues to see more coronavirus cases each day, the exponential growth is rate is not as steep as some had feared. Experts expect social distancing will continue to work and broader testing will allow […]
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Scott strengthens executive order on travel
Calls for 14-day home-quarantine for anyone coming from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut On Monday, March 30, Governor Phil Scott ordered additional restrictions on travelers arriving in Vermont and announced additional guidance for the lodging industry to enhance compliance […]