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Vermonters 75 and older are now eligible to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations, the Vermont Department of Health announced on Monday.
Seniors in the age group can visit healthvermont.gov/MyVaccine to create an account on the stateâs online portal, then log in to schedule their vaccination appointment. The state is encouraging friends and family members to assist seniors with this task, if necessary.
A call center, reachable at 855-722-7878, opened at noon on Monday for anyone unable to register or who needs to speak with someone in a language other than English. The call centerâs hours are 8:25 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
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BENNINGTON â A second resident of the Vermont Veteransâ Home has tested positive for COVID-19 and is hospitalized at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
Melissa Jackson, the facilityâs CEO, said Friday the infection was confirmed through a standard PCR test this week. She said she could not provide a report on the veteranâs condition because of patient privacy restrictions.
Jackson had announced on Wednesday that another resident who was diagnosed with the disease in early January had died. That infection was revealed through regular testing after a half dozen staff members at the Veterans Home tested positive for COVID-19 in late December and two more tested positive shortly afterward.