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New COVID-19 cases continue trend of low rates The Health Department reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, 22 cases Saturday and 21 the day before. This trend of new case reports ranging from the low 20s to low 50s highlights the incredible progress Vermont has made in reducing the spread of virus. A solid combination of prevention efforts by Vermonters, the state’s contact tracing and outbreak investigations, and the high percentage of people stepping up and getting vaccinated, all he...

This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19 Click the “See the Daily Update” button Vaccine appointments now open to Vermonters age 30 and older  More than 14,000 Vermonters age 30 and older made appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine through the state registration system Monday, the first day that age group became eligible. You can still make an appointment online at  . There are enough slots at sites throughout Vermont for everyone who is eligible. Anyone who is unable ...

This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19 Click the “See the Daily Update” button Vermont follows federal recommendation to pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine State officials announced Tuesday that — based on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and the Food & Drug Administration — Vermont has paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six reports across the US of an extremely rare adverse reaction to the vaccine. All Johnson & Johnson ...

. In addition, on April 30, Vermont is planning to open vaccine registration to college students who are residents of another state and do not intend to stay in Vermont for the summer. Please note that this is tentative and based on factors including the amount of vaccine allocated to us by the federal government. New on Healthvermont.gov Household members of a person with COVID-19 are most likely to be identified as a close contact. They are also the type of contact most likely to become a cas...

This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19 Click the “See the Daily Update” button Officials Emphasize Prevention as Vaccination Ramps Up State officials said at Tuesday’s press conference that nearly 153,000 Vermonters — or about 28% of the age 16+ population — have now been vaccinated. Nearly 83,000 Vermonters have received their first and last doses. Governor Phil Scott said he received encouraging information from his call on Tuesday with White House officials an...

This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19  Click the “See the Daily Update” button  Officials announce change in travel rules for vaccinated people, guidance for long-term care facilities  Governor Phil Scott said at Friday’s press conference that fully vaccinated people who travel to and from Vermont will no longer need to quarantine, effective Feb. 23.   Travelers must be able to prove they have been fully vaccinated, he said. Fully vaccinated means it’s been a...

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths, which are holding at 191 statewide. More than 20,600 of the 33,200 Vermonters who are age 70-74 have now made vaccination appointments through the state’s registration system, since eligibility was expanded to that age group on Tuesday.

Vermont Business Magazine The VDH reported a relatively low 53 new cases of COVID-19 today and one more death for 191 statewide. Cases across the US and in the Northeast have been declining, with associated deaths also going down.Around 18,800 Vermonters age 70-74 made appointments Tuesday through the state’s registration system – nearly 57% of those eligible – the first day

Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) February 2, 2021 This update is available online at healthvermont.gov/covid19 Click the “See the Latest Update” button Please visit the Vermont Department of Health’s COVID-19 web and data pages Vaccination Update More than 55,000 people have now been vaccinated in Vermont, including 19,500 who have received both doses. Health Department vaccination sites remained open today despite the snowy weather, with a minimal number of people needing to...

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health is reporting 425 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday and three more deaths for a total of 175 statewide. Despite the anticipated snowstorm, the vaccine clinics will be open Tuesday. However, people may reschedule their appointments. Over 50,000 Vermonters have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and about