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Vermont is seeing a steady drop in COVID-19 cases and a strong rate of people getting vaccinated, state officials said Tuesday, making them optimistic about the future and a more normal summer than last year’s. The seven-day average number of cases has dropped 39% since April 1 and 24% in the last week, according Michael Pieciak, commissioner of the Vermont…

In Vermont, and in the rest of the nation, everyone age 16 and up is now eligible to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. Vermont had prioritized the oldest and most at-risk people first, and opened registration Monday to all others approved by federal health regulators to receive vaccines. “Getting that vaccine is definitely crucial to safety for my family…

In Vermont, which prioritized older people in its initial COVID vaccine rollout, has now made doses available to everyone 16 and up.

Advocates for affordable housing believe a huge infusion of federal money to the states will allow Vermont to achieve a long-elusive goal of making sure more people have permanent and secure homes. Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, wants to spend roughly a quarter billion dollars from his state’s share of the American Rescue Plan funds on housing initiatives. “The moment’s...

$300 million is being set aside for new affordable housing in Vermont.

The state of Vermont is preparing to welcome the return of Amtrak passenger rail service and inter-city bus services to the state, the Agency of Transportation announced Thursday. Amtrak service, which was suspended last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, will resume July 19. The resumption of service comes as Vermont is preparing for its post-pandemic reopening. Gov. Phil Scott…

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday laid out a plan to completely reopen the state’s economy and normalize life by July 4 if residents continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Scott outlined his “Vermont Forward” plan, which would see the complete reopening of businesses, events and gatherings over the course of three months. “We’re in the last laps of...

Vermont’s governor outlined a path to normalcy from the pandemic that relies on increasing levels of vaccinations and aimed at helping businesses, communities and schools. The news is being closely watched by the state’s tourism community.

The Vermont Department of Health says the smooth operations at COVID-19 vaccine clinics around the state are largely thanks to people from a wide range of backgrounds who have stepped up to help their communities in new ways. “We couldn’t do these clinics without the full staff,” said Joan Marie Misek, a district director at the department, referring to...

Vaccinations in the state are being distributed thanks to the help of many workers and volunteers.

Vermonters aged 40 and over are eligible starting this week to make an appointment to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The Vermont Health Department website will begin accepting appointments for the new age band at 8:15 a.m. Monday. The current vaccination schedule allows people over age 50 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On Monday, the age will drop to 40, with all…

The number of new coronavirus cases across Vermont continues to increase, causing the state to lose its long-cherished point of pride as one of the safest states in the country during the pandemic. The state is approaching its highest-ever 14-day average of new cases, according to statistics released Friday. The seven-day average is at its highest ever. Health Commissioner Dr….

Vermonters aged 50 and over are now eligible for making appointments to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. The 50-and-up age band opened on Monday. The Vermont Health Department website began accepting appointments at 8:15 a.m. Over the next three weeks, the age will drop for people to be eligible to make appointments to receive the vaccine. On April...

Vermont’s Health Commissioner is urging residents in the 16-40 age range to get the vaccine when they become eligible.

Gov. Phil Scott announced Vermont bars and social clubs are allowed to reopen with COVID-19 safe guidelines on Wednesday.

All Vermont adults will be eligible by to get the coronavirus vaccine in April, which means everyone in the state could be inoculated by June, Gov. Phil Scott said Friday. Officials established a goal of inoculating all Vermonters over the age of 16 by July 1. Scott said he will outline a plan over the next two to three weeks…

By April 19, all Vermont residents will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Vermont’s maple syrup season is well underway, and producers are pivoting to adapt to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At Templeton Farm in East Montpelier, Sherry Miller and her family now sell pure, all-natural syrup a bit differently. Instead of hosting open houses like in past seasons, there’s a self-serve farmstand on the porch for both their maple and beef....

The pandemic may have changed how we celebrate the sugary season, but the syrup is still flowing

The number of new COVID-19 cases is increasing in Vermont, but the number of cases among older Vermonters and deaths continues to decline, officials said Tuesday. Statistics also show that the vaccination campaign that focused on older Vermonters first is producing results, with fewer cases in long-term care facilities, fewer hospitalizations, fewer patients in intensive care and fewer deaths. Despite…