At 79.4%, officials are hopeful that threshold could be reached this week By Polly Mikula As of Tuesday, June 8, 79.4% of the eligible population in Vermont has received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, leaving just 3,139 […]
Tag: vaccine
Op - Ed, Opinion
To mask or not to mask — you make the call
By Richard Davis Editor’s note: Richard Davis, a retired nurse who lives in Guilford, was a columnist for the Brattleboro Reformer for 25 years and now posts a weekly blog on iBrattleboro. Many of us have been wearing masks for over a […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Of children and the vaccine
By Angelo Lynn When it comes to parents being unsure of whether they should give their children the vaccine to prevent contracting Covid-19, we get it. Parents are naturally protective; we are mama or papa bears protecting our cubs. It’s […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured
All Covid restrictions to be removed once 10% more are vaccinated
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 — […]
Covid-19 updates, State News
FEMA provides over $104.4 million for Covid-19 vaccinations, $46.6 million for state’s hotel/motel program
Vermont will receive $ 104,438,131 from FEMA to support the state with emergency protective measures to store, handle, transport, distribute, and administer the Covid-19 vaccine in accordance with the state vaccination plan. These funds are being awarded to support the […]
State News
Signs of spring
By Rep. Jim Harrison Last week there were unmistakable signs of spring around us. Warmer temperatures, area golf courses reopening, crocuses and daffodils blossoming and more. Another sign of spring happens in the Legislature this time of year as well. […]
Covid 19 local resource guide, Covid-19 updates
How to get a vaccination appointment sooner
What’s the difference between the federal pharmacy program and state sponsored sites? Staff report There are two parallel programs for receiving your Covid-19 vaccine — one run by the state and one run by the federal government through partnering pharmacies. […]
State News
UVM Vaccine Testing Center to play role in Zika virus vaccine development
Submitted The University of Vermont Vaccine Testing Center will be involved in the development of a vaccine for Zika virus, which was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization on Feb. 1. The University of Vermont Vaccine Testing Center […]