10-year age bands to open weekly over next month, with 16+ slated for April 19 Governor Phil Scott on March 19 laid out the projected timeline for all remaining age bands, which will govern the state’s vaccination distribution process moving forward. Based on the supply assurances from the federal government, the state aims to have…

Manchester Center, VT — The White River Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System in partnership with Northshire Civic Center will be hosting an off-site COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, March 24, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the rink in Manchester Center, VT.  This clinic will be open to enrolled Veterans of ALL ages.…

On Friday, March 12, Governor Phil Scott announced updates to Covid-19 guidance for small multi-household gatherings and table seating at restaurants. Effective immediately, the changes allow two unvaccinated households to gather at a time, and permitting restaurants to seat multiple households together, but no more than six people can be seated at the same table. Masking, distancing,…

By Erin Petenko/VTdigger Based on increasing Covid-19 vaccine supply, Gov. Phil Scott estimates that life in Vermont could return to normal by the Fourth of July, he said Tuesday, March 16 at his twice-weekly press conference. Scott learned in a national call with the White House on Tuesday that vaccine makers are ramping up their…

Timeline of Covid-19 related executive orders in March 2020 March 7: the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in Vermont. March 13: Governor Scott declared a State of Emergency. March 13, Governor Scott restricted non-essential gatherings of more than 250 people and prohibited all non-essential out-of-state travel by state employees. March 13: Governor Scott restricted…

On March 12 , Governor Phil Scott announced updates to Covid-19 guidance for small multi-household gatherings and table seating at restaurants. Effective today, the changes allow two unvaccinated households to gather at a time, and permitting restaurants to seat multiple households together, but no more than six people can be seated at the same table.…

Today, March 12, Governor Phil Scott announced  new gathering guidance for people who are not vaccinated: Two unvaccinated people or households can now gather at a time. “You’re not limited to choose just one other household,” Scott said. “You can do so with multiple households, as long as it’s just one at any given time.”…

Restrictions on gatherings loosen again for vaccinated Vermonters By Polly Mikula Because of the increased supply and lower than expected enrollment in the 55+ group with high risk conditions (phase 5a), the state is opening up registration for 16+ with high risk conditions (5b) early, Governor Phil Scott announced Tuesday, March 9. Vermonters age 16+…

Lab results confirm presence of more infectious, deadly U.K. variant Vermont health officials have confirmed detection of the Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7 – the viral mutation first detected in the United Kingdom. in the fall of 2020. This is the first lab-confirmed evidence of any coronavirus variant in the state. The variant was detected in a…

The Vermont National Guard will expand the state's vaccination capacity by providing vaccines starting today through March 7. Task Force Coyote, a unit that has served Vermont from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly one year ago will administer the vaccines at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Burlington. Eligible Vermonters can register through…

By Polly Mikula Gov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday, March 2, that school staff, child care workers and more public safety officials will now be eligible along with Vermonters with high-risk conditions to receive the Covid-19 vaccine starting next week. “We know that getting kids back into school for in-person instruction five days a week is…

Supply at Walgreens allows for people in this age group to get vaccinated a few days before that phase opens statewide on March 1 Starting today, Vermonters age 65 and older can make an appointment at Walgreens to get their Covid-19 vaccination. This is in advance of the statewide clinics for this age group that…

By Peg Bolgioni Since Dec. 15, 2020, Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has delivered the coronavirus vaccine to around 6,000 individuals. To break it down further, they have vaccinated the 1-A group, which included 1,452 RRMC employees and 2,539 frontline healthcare workers. Approximately two weeks ago they began vaccinating the 75-plus age group, and as…

Enrollment opens at 8:15 a.m. Monday, March 1 By Polly Mikula Vermonters ages 65 or older can register for the Covid-19 vaccine beginning at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, March 1, officials said at a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 23. State officials recommend that the 42,000 Vermonters in this age category make appointments on the Department of…

Starting 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, people in Vermont who are age 70 and older were eligible to make their appointment to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. As of the 11 a.m. regular press conference, 11,000 had already done so — about a third of the population in that age bracket, state officials said. Call…