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Vermont Business Magazine There are now 48,220 people who have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Vermont, including nearly 5,000 who are age 75 and older. The VDH is also reporting that the Modern vaccines in question at Springfield Hospital are safe to use. Also, COVID-19 cases have moderated and deaths are holding at 172. However, hospitalizations and ICU

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health is reporting 132 new cases of COVID-19. Based on a deeper review and totality of the facts, Moderna determined none of the doses at Springfield Hospital were impacted by temperature inconsistencies and can be used with full public confidence.

Vermont Business Magazine The Health Department continues to work with the Agency of Digital Services to quickly address issues they’ve heard about from some of people who went online or called to make appointments. For example, the web portal now includes a field to confirm your email – which will help prevent errors when entering an email address to receive registration and

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health is scheduling vaccinations for those 75 and older starting Monday. While they expect some bottlenecks in the first few days of registration, (Vermonters age 75 and older) WILL be able to get an appointment during the weeks they are scheduling. The VDH also reported today that there were 174 new cases of COVID-19 and

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health today is reporting 101 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths for a statewide total of 168. Local and national officials, however, are suggesting that the third wave of the pandemic has peaked just as vaccine doses get distributed. Also, those state officials, including Governor Scott, who were possibly exposed to

Keep up Prevention and Testing While we wait for vaccine to become more widely available to Vermonters, we must keep up our prevention practices, including physical distancing, mask-wearing, handwashing and staying home when we’re sick. You can also help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by getting tested. If you want to get tested for COVID-19 and have no symptoms, you can visit a location near you. There are now more than 15 regular locations throughout the state, and more of them are now ope...

Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) January 19, 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 Vermont’s vaccination plans based on limited, unpredictable federal supply Governor Phil Scott said at Tuesday’s press conference that Vermont continues to plan its COVID-19 vaccination efforts around a limited and unpredictable supply of vaccine fr...

Vermont Business Magazine State officials announced at Friday’s press conference that registration for the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are 75 years and older will begin on January 25. Vaccine clinics will start on January 27. People will register online, or by calling a phone number. The website and phone number will be announced on or before January 25, in addition to

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health today is reporting 176 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths for a statewide total of 158. National and regional infection rates remain at their highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic and Vermont's weekly total is also at its highest level. Still Vermont ranks in the top three of states in nearly every

If you gathered with others, get tested If you gathered with anyone you don’t live with or had a potential exposure to someone with COVID-19, we recommend getting tested. This is how you can help keep the virus from spreading. Vermonters without COVID symptoms can now get tested at more than 15 regular locations throughout the state, and more of them are now open daily. Many sites now allow you to take a sample yourself, using a short swab in your nose. It’s quick, easy and free. Register f...