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.
Category: Covid-19 updates
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coronavirus #s: Wednesday’s update
Vermont is now reporting 123 confirmed cases, 8 deaths. Here are the CDC’s most recent #s for the coronavirus in Vermont
10 bright sides to social distancing
By Brooke Geery With life upended for everyone in the world, it’s important to stay positive and look for whatever rays of sunshine may come. Things may not be perfect, but they’re definitely going to get better eventually. In the […]
Takeout booze and deliveries gets approval
Staff report Now you can have an alcoholic beverage with your takeout meal. Gov. Phil Scott signed an executive order Thursday, March 19, that allows restaurants to provide “to-go” orders of cocktails, beer and wine. Restaurants can also deliver those drinks. The […]
Job losses mount as small businesses comply with new coronavirus orders
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger BRANDON — Faced with the loss of their standard food deliveries from New York City as a result of COVID-19, the owners of Li’s Chinese decided to cook the ingredients they did have and give the meals […]
Letter to the readers of the Mountain Times
Local businesses that benefit from events and the recreational opportunities here in central Vermont, are a big part of the Mountain Times. Our pages are typically chock-full of photos and news related to the ongoings throughout our region — many of […]
Rooms and meals tax canceled, income tax deadline extended
By Xander Landen/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott announced Monday, March 23, that the state has pushed back tax deadlines for businesses and individual Vermonters, in an effort to provide economic relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scott administration also announced that businesses […]