Covid-19 community levels rose to “medium” last week, the Vermont Department of Health reported. The rising number of hospital admissions was mainly responsible for the state moving from “low” to “medium,” according to the department. It reported 67 new hospital admissions for Covid […]
Tag: covid-19
State News
Health Dept. data review finds 86 additional Covid deaths in Vermont
Following an analysis of Covid-19 data, the Vermont Dept. of Health is reporting a cumulative 86 additional Covid-associated deaths that occurred over the course of the pandemic but had not been previously reported. Most of these deaths occurred in 2022. […]
Covid-19 updates, State News
Covid levels ‘low’ as Omicron booster campaign kicks off
By Erin Petenko/VTDigger Covid-19 levels in Vermont remain “low,” according to the Vermont Department of Health’s latest weekly surveillance update. The data comes amid the first week of the Omicron booster, also called the bivalent vaccine, which became available Wednesday, Sept. 7 in […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, Local News
Local doctors explain the current risks of Covid, monkeypox for Vermonters
By Curt Peterson Local residents are worried about endless variants of Covid-19, and the new Monkeypox. As usual, these important topics are clouded by unanswered questions and misinformation. Both Dr. Rick Hildebrant, Rutland Regional Medical Center’s chief information officer and […]
Covid-19 updates, State News
BA.5 is the latest of a ‘parade of surges’ to expect, Covid experts say
By Erin Petenko/VTDigger It’s been roughly a year since the Delta variant arrived in Vermont, reversing what had been a nearly Covid-free summer. Delta caused a surge in cases and hospitalizations, propelling what Health Commissioner Mark Levine deemed a new […]
Opinion
Vermont has found new tools to make Covid disappear
By Dr. David McKay Editor’s note: Dr. David McKay is a retired physician from Middlebury and past president of both the Vermont Medical Society and the Vermont Psychiatric Association. As Yogi Berra famously said: “It ain’t over till it’s over.” […]
Covid-19 updates, State News
State testing sites to close June 25
Vt Dept. of Health says ‘get take-home tests now’ Vermont Health Dept. testing sites will close June 25. Vermonters are encouraged to pick up free take-home tests from these sites to keep at home and use if needed. Vermonters can get […]
Opinion
Covid’s back: Should masking be too?
By Angelo Lynn Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times. In the movie, “Don’t Look Up,” a huge comet is approaching Earth on a trajectory that’s […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, Local News
Covid in schools leads to 50% absenteeism
By Curt Peterson At a recent Windsor Central Unified Union School District (WCSU) board meeting concern was raised about effects the latest variant of Covid is having on attendance. Student attendance below 51% on a given day means that day […]
Letter, Opinion
Why stop Covid reporting?
Dear Editor, I can’t understand why Vermont will stop updating its Covid dashboard. Everything Health Commissioner Mark Levine says about this sounds dangerous and contradictory. How can the absence of daily Covid reports when Covid is on the rise again […]