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 […]
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Gov. Scott details vaccination timeline for all age bands
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 […]
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White River Junction VA Healthcare System to host a Veteran COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Manchester Center
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 […]
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Multifamily gatherings now allowed, but limited
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, […]
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‘Life could return to normal by the Fourth of July,’ Gov. Scott says
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 […]
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Virus in Vermont: One year later
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 […]
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Gov. Scott updates gathering and restaurant table seating guidance
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 […]
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Gov. Scott announces new gathering guidance for unvaccinated households
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 […]
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16+ with high risk conditions can sign up for vaccination starting Thursday
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 […]
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Covid-19 variant detected in Vermont
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 […]