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 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.
Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
January 19, 2021
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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 from the federal government.
Currently, health care workers and long-term care facility residents can receive the vaccine – what’s been called Phase 1A. Beginning next week on January 25, Vermonters who are age 75 and older will be able to make an appointment to be vaccinated. Officials will announce details on how to make an appointment in the coming days.
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