Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced several measures to gradually ease restrictions on Vermonters in long-term care facilities, hospitals and those over the age of 65. In collaboration with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and the Depar... More »
Governor emphasizes emergency powers still needed to manage response needs, future outbreaks Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today signed an executive order to update and extend the State of Emergency in Vermont to July 15. The latest order reflects all ... More »
According to the map, there are currently 1,090 cases in Vermont. 544 of those are in Chittendon County and 13 in Orleans County. On March 7, 2020 twenty seven people in Vermont had been tested. As of June 10, 2020, an astonishing 45,742 tests have been comple... More »
Montpelier, Vt. – As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott today announced the resumption of limited indoor seating at restaurants and bars and a data-driven approach to allow travel to and from... More »
Montpelier, VT – [May 22, 2020] – Vermont River Conservancy releases new set of guidelines to follow at swimming holes given the pandemic The Vermont River Conservancy (VRC) anticipates swimming holes throughout the state will see many visitors with the warm... More »
Historic Economic Relief Package Will Go to the Legislature for Review Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced a $400 million economic relief and recovery package, using funds from the $1.25 billion the state received from the Federal CARES Act. ... More »
STATE OF VERMONT EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM 13 TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 01-20 [Play Smart and Play Safe: Restart Phase V] WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020 and March 11, 2020, the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) detected the first two cases of COVID-19 in Vermont ... More »
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced limited elective procedures would resume, which had previously been put on hold as Vermont’s health care system focused on preparing for, and responding to, COVID-19. The Governor’s decision comes as ... More »
Chittenden County Total Cases: 423 New Cases: 3 Total Deaths: 36 Cases Per 10,000 People: 26 Franklin County Total Cases: 99 New Cases: 0 Total Deaths: 5 Cases Per 10,000 People: 20 Windham County Total Cases: 72 New Cases: 0 Total Deaths: 3 Cases Per 10,000 P... More »
Increases Capacity to Identify, Contain & Suppress COVID-19 Governor Phil Scott and members of his administration today announced the state is significantly increasing and strengthening its testing and contact tracing programs in order to quickly identify, con... More »
Montpelier – As detailed in Governor Phil Scotts recent order, signed on Friday, the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Agency (VOSHA) has developed training and other materials to inform Vermonters on appropriate safety measures necessary to return to wor... More »
