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Gov. Phil Scott expects Vermont this week to reach 80% of eligible residents getting at least one dose of vaccine against COVID-19. The Republican governor has said he will drop the remaining pandemic-related restrictions once the state hits that milestone. Scott and state officials on Tuesday will discuss Vermont’s ongoing response to the coronavirus. The governor announced Friday that the…

Vermont will lift all remaining pandemic-related restrictions immediately ahead of the July 4 plan if the state reaches 80% of eligible people vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday. Vermont leads the nation with over 70% of residents age 12 and older getting at least one dose, Scott said. To reach 80%, another 27,954 will need to get at…

Rhode Islanders who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus no longer have to wear face coverings in most situations starting Tuesday, but there remains some uncertainty as rules may vary from place to place. Gov. Daniel McKee announced the updated mask regulations on Friday in line with federal guidance, the Providence Journal reported. Some businesses are awaiting further instructions. Many…

Massachusetts quietly lifted some of the coronavirus-related restaurant restrictions that appear to be aimed at preventing surface transmission earlier this week, according to reports. Restaurants can once again have reusable menus, salt and pepper shakers and other condiments such as ketchup on their tables. Eateries are no longer required to use single-serve utensils and they don’t have to sanitize...

Massachusetts quietly lifted some of the coronavirus-related restaurant restrictions that appear to be aimed at surface transmission earlier this week, according to reports.

New Hampshire and Rhode Island are set to ease their COVID-19 restrictions on Friday following guidance from their governors.   New Hampshire will be following new guidelines released last week by Gov. Chris Sununu. The new guidelines, dubbed “Universal Best Practices,” replace the former requirements of “Safer at Home 2.0” which had been in effect since March of 2020.  The…

When should people wear face masks? How should businesses be screening for coronavirus? Are vaccinated people who get exposed to COVID required to quarantine? All that and more is covered in New Hampshire’s new document of COVID guidance, called the “Universal Best Practices.” It replaces the “Safer at Home 2.0” business guidance that’s been in place since March 2020.

More than a year into the COVID-19 restrictions that have reshaped much of public life, Massachusetts is positioned to fully reopen by August

Massachusetts announced plans to ease COVID restrictions, including masks for people outside starting Friday. Stadiums will be able to host more people, bars can reopen for nearly regular service and more.

Massachusetts announced plans to ease COVID restrictions, including masks for people outside starting Friday. Stadiums will be able to host more people, bars can reopen for nearly regular service and more.

New Hampshire is bringing back its work search requirement for unemployment benefits, Gov. Chris Sununu announced Thursday as part of his weekly COVID vaccine briefing. The requirement was waived as the pandemic ramped up, but it’s returning on May 23. It doesn’t mean that if a person can’t find work, they will lose their benefits, Sununu said. “There are...

Masks will no longer be required in much of New Hampshire now that Gov. Chris Sununu will let the state’s mandate expire. Sununu said in a news conference Thursday the mandate would expire at midnight Saturday morning, citing the increasing number of vaccinated residents. “New Hampshire will not renew the state’s mask mandate,” Sununu said. “We will continue to...

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said he will not renew the state’s mask mandate, instead allowing it to expire on Friday. “Tomorrow, New Hampshire will not renew the state’s mask mandate,” he said at his weekly press conference on Thursday. “We will continue to encourage social distancing and the wearing of masks when appropriate… It’s just a good idea.”...

Gov. Chris Sununu said that most of the coronavirus restrictions in New Hampshire will be lifted “wicked soon,” on Wednesday.

New Hampshire lifted several coronavirus restrictions this week, allowing retail stores to open at 100% capacity and bars and restaurants to welcome back some live entertainment. Business owners in Portsmouth were thrilled on Friday, and residents — and even travelers — were ready for their city to open. “Like, as soon as I flipped my sign to open, I immediately…

New Hampshire has lifted several COVID-19 restrictions, and local business owners were very excited.

A new national study adds strong evidence that mask mandates can slow the spread of the coronavirus, and that allowing dining at restaurants can increase cases and deaths

Texas has become the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly growing movement by governors and other leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite alarmed pleas from health officials not to let down their guard yet

Airline passengers have a lot to think about these days. “Lots of sanitizer, lots of masks, lots of social distancing, and lots of following the rules and doing what we’re told,” said passenger Daisy Koch of Hingham, Massachusetts. Now, there’s talk of needing to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, even for domestic flights. “I know it would...

States are rolling back COVID-19 restrictions as new cases trend down from record highs across the country. But experts warn it might be too much too soon as variants pose an increased risk and the pandemic — almost at the one year mark in the U.S. — is far from over, NBC News reports.