The Vermont Dept. of Health and health officials across the globe urge all adults ages 16-plus to get vaccinated for Covid-19 as soon as they’re eligible to help stop the spread of the disease and its variants — we all must do our part and get vaccinated so that we can once again return to…

On Monday, April 5, Governor Phil Scott and First Lady Diana McTeague Scott received their Covid-19 vaccinations at a clinic run by the Vermont Dept. of Health at Montpelier High School. “Like the 220,000 Vermonters who’ve already received at least one dose, I am thrilled to be vaccinated against Covid-19,” said Governor Scott. “Vaccinations are…

State creates a roadmap to full reopening, starts Friday By Polly Mikula “We have roughly 90 to go, 90 days to stay united so we can get back to normal,” Gov. Phil Scott said at the press conference, Tuesday, April 6. After July 4 Scott said he anticipates the state will only issue guidance —…

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  RRMC announces vaccine standby list By Polly Mikula Vermont reported 251 new Covid cases Friday, March 26, the highest ever one-day total and a significant rise over recent trends which had plateaued around 100 cases per day. “This is a concerning number of new cases and should not be dismissed,” said Dr. Mark Levine, state health…

The White River Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System’s Moderna Covid-19 second dose clinic changed location for April 2. The Vermont National Guard has graciously offered to host veterans and Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) employees at Camp Johnson’s Green Mountain Armory in Colchester.  This clinic will be scheduled appointments only. “We are elated to…

White River Junction VA Healthcare System has begun offering Covid-19 vaccinations to veterans of all ages who are enrolled in VA healthcare. With the greater and more consistent availability of Covid-19 vaccine, White River Junction VA Healthcare System is now able to schedule enrolled veterans of all ages to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.  For an appointment call 802-296-5151.…

The state of Vermont received a grant totaling nearly $4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help reimburse expenses associated with Covid-19 response efforts. Since January 2020, Covid-19 has created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the public requiring emergency response and protective measures. The grant, totaling $3,829,746, was…

All Vermonters are eligible by April 19 Governor Phil Scott has laid out a timeline for all remaining age bands to sign up for Covid-19 vaccination. Based on the supply assurances from the federal government, the state says all Vermonters who want to be vaccinated can expect be fully immunized by July 1. Additionally, high…

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.…