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2021 Summer Guide

June 16, 2021
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State reaches 80% vax goal, governor lifts remaining restrictions

June 14, 2021
At the press conference today (Monday) at 11 a.m. Governor Phil Scott announced that 80.2% of Vermont’s eligible population — those age 12 and older — have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, making it the first state to reach this major milestone. Gov. Scott also announced he has rescinded all state…

Walk-in vaccination clinics abound this weekend

June 4, 2021
On Friday, June 4, Governor Phil Scott announced dozens of new walk-in clinics as the state works to make the Covid-19 vaccine easily accessible throughout Vermont. Scott previously announced that when 80% of Vermont’s eligible population (those age 12 and older) have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the state will enter…

‘It’s a matter of days’ before all mandates are lifted, gov says

June 2, 2021
By Polly Mikula Vermont is just days away from hitting its threshold to remove all Covid-related health restrictions, state officials said Tuesday, June 1. When 80% of the state’s eligible population is vaccinated (one dose administered to residents 12 years old or older) then the remaining mandated protocols for masking and distancing will be removed. …

All Covid restrictions to be removed soon

May 26, 2021
Vaccinating 80% of the state’s eligible population may be achieved this week, the governor says By Polly Mikula Governor Phil Scott announced at the Friday, May 21, press conference that when 80% of Vermont’s eligible population — those age 12 and older — have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the state will enter Step…

Hospital announces Holiday Inn clinic will close June 13, celebrates milestone

May 26, 2021
In a major milestone achievement in the fight against Covid-19, Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) announced Monday, May 24, that it will close the mass Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the Holiday Inn on Sunday, June 13. The hospital opened the Covid-19 vaccination clinic in February of this year to provide mass vaccination to the Rutland…

Creemee for a shot!

May 26, 2021
We all know Vermont’s dairy farmers help feed us, our families and our communities. Now they hope to help protect us from the coronavirus, with the help of a creemee! Beginning May 21 and extending through much of Dairy Month in June, Vermont dairy farmers will provide "creemee-for-a-shot" coupons, good for one small free creemee at…

Kinney Drugs launches #VAXtoIT contest to encourage vaccinations

May 26, 2021
Kinney Drugs, now vaccinating people ages 12+ in all its pharmacies, announced May 20 that it will help make six lucky winners’ post-Covid dreams come true with its new #VAXtoIT contest. People age 18+ can visit KinneyContest.com to share an activity they can’t wait to get back to doing after Covid— like renting a boat, buying concert…

All Covid restrictions to be removed once 10% more are vaccinated

May 21, 2021
Gov. Phil Scott announced that vaccinating 80% of the state’s eligible population is new threshold, will be sooner than July 4   Governor Phil Scott announced at the Friday, May 21, press conference that when 80% of Vermont’s eligible population — those age 12 and older — have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the…

If vaccinated, be mask-free

May 19, 2021
Vermont now allows the fully vaccinated to go maskless indoors and outdoors, state expects full reopening before July 4 target By Polly Mikula Vermont continues to lead the nation in vaccinations, state officials reiterated at the press conferences, Friday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 18.  “We continue to have the highest rates in the country…

Local restaurants shedding Covid restrictions

May 19, 2021
By Curt Peterson It’s been a “dry year” for Vermonters who enjoy dining out — Covid restrictions have closed some eateries, and limited the services allowed by others. Thanks to good state virus management and cooperative citizens, restaurants are opening up, and diners are emerging, seeking an evening out. Survival stories from restaurants who are…

Vermont relaxes mask mandate, following new CDC guidance

May 14, 2021
By Mike Dougherty/VTDigger Vermonters who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks or adhere to social distancing guidelines, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday. The change follows a drastic shift in guidance announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. The new rules stipulate that fully vaccinated people can largely resume normal…

Vermont opens vaccination to ages 12-15

May 13, 2021
Appointments can be made starting Thursday, May 13   Vaccination registration will open to Vermonters ages 12 to 15 on Thursday morning, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s action late Wednesday authorizing use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for this age group. The Food & Drug Administration authorized this emergency use of the…

Work-search requirement reinstated May 9 for people seeking unemployment benefits

May 6, 2021
By James Finn/VTDigger A requirement that laid-off workers must actively seek work if they want to qualify for unemployment benefits is being reinstated, Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington announced at Gov. Phil Scott’s press conference Tuesday, April 27. The work-search requirement was suspended after Covid-19 entered Vermont last March, battering the state’s economy. But now, with a…

Vermont fairgrounds on track to return this summer

May 6, 2021
By Seamus McAvoy/VTDigger Vermonters can expect a return to amusement rides, fried food and demolition derbies this summer, as most fairs plan a revival after a year off due to Covid-19, including the Vermont State Fair at the Rutland fairgrounds, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary Aug. 17-21 with two demolition derbies and a rodeo, among…