Vermont pediatricians are offering guidance to families with children on how to navigate the summer and stay healthy and active. Vaccines are the most effective tool we have to end the Covid-19 pandemic. But as Vermont moves forward with its reopening plan, it is important to remember that young children are not yet eligible for the…

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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 Scott also announced he has rescinded all state…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…