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MONTPELIER- At his COVID-19 emergency press briefing Friday, Gov. Phil Scott said he anticipates Vermont will meet or exceed President Joe Biden's goal of having all American adults eligible for a vaccine by May 1, depending on the supply of vaccine from the federal government.
But Gov....
Gov. Scott File Photo
MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott announced the state would accelerate vaccine eligibility at his COVID-19 briefing Tuesday.
On Monday, the state began scheduling appointments under Phase 5a of their vaccination age-banding plan, for Vermonters 55 and older with health conditions that put them...
Gov. Phil Scott File Photo
MONTPELIER- Gov. Scott noted the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Vermont at his briefing Friday, and announced another "turn of the spigot."
“Effective today, people who are vaccinated can gather with other vaccinated individuals at their homes,"...
MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott extended the COVID-19 state of emergency at his briefing Friday, and announced that Vermonters 70 and older could begin registering for vaccinations starting next week.
Gov. Scott said registration for Vermonters age 70 and older would begin on Tuesday,...
Dr. Mark Levine at a recent briefing
MONTPELIER- According to state officials, Bennington County continues to see elevated COVID-19 case counts, even as national, regional, and statewide trends continue to show improvement.
Although the number of COVID-19 cases and positivity rates around the state and region have fallen...
MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott's COVID-19 briefing Friday focused on vaccine distribution in Vermont.
Gov. Scott said there are still plenty of appointments available for vaccinations of those 75 and older. He urged Vermonters in this age group to visit healthvermont.gov or call (855) 722-7878 to...
MONTPELIER- Vermont officials at Tuesday’s press briefing expressed optimism that the latest COVID-19 data indicates the pandemic’s “third wave” may be waning.
Just hours later, however, Gov. Phil Scott’s office announced that he, Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine, and other...
MONTPELIER- At a press briefing Friday, Vermont officials said the unpredictability of deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines by the federal government is hampering the state's efforts to schedule vaccinations for Vermonters.
Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith reported that about 8,800...
Top cop says state ready for any scenario
MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott advised Vermonters who may be planning to join protests of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration not to be “played” by extremists intent on overthrowing the government.
ABC News reported this...
Gov. Phil Scott
MONTPELIER- More economic relief is in sight for business owners and their employees, Gov. Phil Scott said at his press conference Tuesday.
Scott said recent federal stimulus legislation included an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, and more flexible rules for its...