Updated on May 18, 2021 at 6:59 pm NBC Universal, Inc. Some Vermonters have raised concerns that confusion could be swirling around the use of face and nose coverings, following a flurry of policy changes announced as COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and infections decrease. Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, quickly followed the CDC's lead, announcing late last week fully vaccinated people don't need masks anymore — indoors or out. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The Burlington City Council, though, broke with the governor and the wishes of Mayor Miro Weinberger, choosing to keep a local mask rule in effect.