coronavirus in vermont

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is extending the state’s emergency declaration until June 15 and relaxing the stay-at-home advisory. “We’re now two months into the state of emergency but I’ve got to admit, it seems like a year ago. It’s incredible to think back to all that’s happened since early March,” Scott said. “We’ve all been through a lot.” Campgrounds,...

Governor Phil Scott says he has no tolerance for people turning travel restrictions into an “us versus them” mentality

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is ramping up coronavirus testing and tracing, he announced Wednesday, as he takes steps to reopen the economy. Over the next few weeks, Vermont will “ramp up” testing capabilities with a goal of conducting 1,000 tests a day, 7,000 a week, tripling their average over last several weeks. He said he hopes the measure will place…

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is urging people to stay home and keep their distance from each other, anticipating an increase in coronavirus cases as the state takes steps to reopen its economy. “Restarting some businesses doesn’t mean things are back to normal, and while I believe we will get there eventually, we’re not there yet,” Scott said in a...

The governor of Vermont Friday said he will continue taking slow and careful steps to reopen the state’s economy, but has signaled if COVID-19 infections pick up, progress could be dialed back again. “No one wants to get Vermont back to work more than me,” said Gov. Phil Scott. “But as we do, we must outsmart and beat this...

Gov. Phil Scott has outlined some phased steps to begin reopen the state’s economy.

Vermont’s Governor has outlined some phased steps to begin reopen the state’s economy.

Citing massive financial stresses brought on by COVID-19, the chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges has called for the closures of three campuses—believing doing so will shore up other parts of the state’s public higher education system. A vote on the proposal initially scheduled for Monday has been postponed. “The truth is also that without making an extremely distasteful...

Dr. Deborah Birx took a moment at the coronavirus task force press conference on Saturday to thank Americans for their help in mitigating the spread of the virus through social distancing.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott outlined a five-step process to restart the state’s economy Friday after health officials determined they have reached their peak in coronavirus cases. “While these trends are encouraging, I want to be clear – we’re not declaring victory because we’re not out of the woods yet,” Scott said, “but we are seeing some daylight. Here’s what’s...

In Vermont’s largest city, certain streets will now look different as a new plan to promote exercise while keeping social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

When a Vermont state trooper learned that some nurses and doctors in Bennington were short on masks, he went to work. Trooper Robert Zink, of the Rutland barracks, enjoys using his 3D printer in his free time. With the help of a friend, he made 60 face shields for the staff at Bennington Health and Rehab Center, according to police….

A staff member at the Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton has tested positive for COVID-19, the Vermont Department of Corrections said. In a release sent late Wednesday, the department said the employee had “limited interactions” with the inmate population, but the worker, who was last in the facility March 25, had no such interaction in the 48 hours before…

Field hospitals are the latest phase in the coronvirus crisis in Massachusetts, with a second set to open at the Boston Convention Center. The first is at the DCU Center in Worcester and is expected to be up and running next week.

Two people in Vermont have died in the last day from the novel coronavirus, and more than 28 new cases were announced, bringing the state’s total to 211. There have been 12 deaths overall attributed to the coronavirus, state health officials reported Saturday. The vast majority of cases from been reported from Chittenden County, where 105 people have tested positive…

Vermont officials on Wednesday announced the state’s eighth death from COVID-19, urging residents to follow social distancing guidelines to help stem the spread of the disease. Six of the fatal cases are connected to the Burlington Health & Rehab care facility, health commissioner Mark Levine said in a press conference. Officials said the total number of confirmed cases stood...

Gov. Phil Scott said Wednesday Vermonters should stay indoors as much as possible amid the coronavirus outbreak.

More than 1,100 coronavirus tests have been conducted in Vermont.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced new community mitigation measures Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Though most people affected by COVID-19 experience mild to moderate symptoms, others, such as the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions, are at higher risk of getting very sick from the virus. Along with the Department of Health, Scott determined it is necessary to bar…

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott provided an update for citizens of the Green Mountain State on Wednesday morning on the latest precautions being taken due to the coronavirus.