Gov. Phil Scott

Gov. Scott urges Vermonters 75 and older to sign up for COVID-19 vaccination

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...

Scott, other officials in quarantine after potential presser exposure

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...

Officials say state vaccine roll out hindered by uncertainty of federal supply

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...

Scott warns protesters not to be “played”

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

Help is on the way for businesses

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...

Vermont Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith at Thursday's press conference.

Feds sending fewer doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Vermont

MONTPELIER- The federal government has slashed the number of vaccine doses being sent to Vermont and has offered no explanation, Vermont officials said at a press conference on New Year’s Eve.
Secretary of Human Services Mike Smith expressed concern for Vermont’s vaccination schedule,...

October is country store month

VERMONT- Gov. Phil Scott has signed a proclamation declaring October to be Independent Country Store Month, recognizing how important the state’s country stores are in the lives of Vermonters. In signing the proclamation, Gov. Scott acknowledged the integral role independent country stores have...

Governor warns about COVID complacency

Quebec, Maine seeing spikes in virus cases MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott and others in his administration warned Vermonters against complacency, as the state’s lowest-in-the nation COVID-19 positivity rate dipped even lower.
Gov. Scott urged Vermonters to continue...

Vermont Department of Health epidemiologist Dr. Patsy Kelso.

Administration urges Vermonters to maintain COVID-19 precautions over holiday weekend

MONTPELIER- Gov. Phil Scott and members of his administration urged Vermonters to observe COVID-19 guidelines as they enjoy Labor Day weekend to help keep Vermont safe for the reopening of schools.
Gov. Scott said that, with the lowest COVID-19 prevalence in the country, Vermont continues...

Dr. Mark Levine speaks at Tuesday's press conference.

Dr. Mark Levine speaks at Tuesday's press conference.

Virus still widespread, says health commissioner

MONTPELIER - At a press conference on Tuesday, Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine reported new cases of COVID-19 and warned that the virus is still “very present and widespread.” Levine also commented on several recent global developments with the virus and shared encouraging data about...