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Vermont COVID-19 cases spiking in Rutland and Bennington December 2, 2021 4:18 am WNYT - New York Vermont is reporting its highest number of hospitalizations from COVID since the start of the pandemic. As of yesterday, a total of 84 people were hospitalized, with 22 in intensive care. Health commissioner
Vermont working to tackle big drug overdose problem December 2, 2021 2:00 am WNYT - New York West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana and Tennessee saw big jumps. New York had a 20% increase, Massachusetts had a 5% increase, and Vermont had the biggest increase, nearly 70%. The Turning Point Recovery Center in Bennington is trying to help change that. …
Vermont Climate Panel Passes New Emission Reduction Plan December 2, 2021 12:57 am Seven Days - Vermont The Vermont Climate Council on Wednesday adopted a sweeping plan heralded by some as a milestone in the drive to reduce emissions but assailed by Gov. Phil Scott as born of an "overzealous process." After a year of effort, the 23-member council, …
Vermont National Guard soldiers return from missions in Afghanistan, Europe December 1, 2021 11:53 pm Burlington Free Press - Vermont Vermont National Guard soldiers who helped Afghans evacuate after the fall of the Afghan government in August are coming home. The Vermont National Guard announced Tuesday the return of two groups of soldiers: The 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment, which …
Vermont businesses double down on digital presence this holiday season December 1, 2021 11:14 pm Vermont State News.Net by Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber of Commerce Every holiday season, restaurateurs, retailers, and other small businesses encourage customers to shop local, with the shopping season formally kicking off with Small Business Saturday. As COVID challenges …
Vermont Climate Council adopts CAP, administration calls process 'overzealous' December 1, 2021 11:14 pm Vermont State News.Net Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Climate Council voted today to adopt the climate action plan in a 19-4 vote. According to the Council, the Vermont climate action plan (CAP) outlines steps to cut climate pollution and help Vermonters prepare for …
Vermont State Colleges System seeks inaugural Vermont State University president December 1, 2021 11:14 pm Vermont State News.Net Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) and the newly established Vermont State University invite nominations and applications for the University’s inaugural role of President. Information on the search and the candidate …
ARPA provides $46 million in rural funding to support Vermont medical providers December 1, 2021 11:13 pm Vermont State News.Net Vermont Business Magazine This week, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began distributing nearly $46 million to 143 of Vermont’s rural medical providers and suppliers serving Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and …
Vermont hits COVID hospitalization record December 1, 2021 11:13 pm Vermont State News.Net MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont as of Tuesday set a new record for COVID hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic. While attention around the world this week is focused on the omicron variant, the delta variant is still driving cases -- and …
Vermont plans to increase rapid and at-home Covid testing options, but supply concerns persist December 1, 2021 11:13 pm Vermont State News.Net Vermont’s Covid-19 testing landscape is changing. At the governor’s weekly press conference on Tuesday, Secretary Mike Smith said the state plans to shift toward more rapid testing and take-home options in its overall testing strategy. However, …