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Vt. vaccination rate among seniors is highest in U.S.

WEBVermont's vaccination rate among people over age 65 is the highest in the U.S., standing at 85%, state officials said Friday in their COVID-19 update. With that, …

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Vt. continues vaccine progress; more rule changes on tap

WEBWith continued progress on the COVID-19 vaccination front, the state plans to roll out another change to its public health guidance at its next press briefing.

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Vt. vaccine sign-ups expand to ages 16-18 — Omni Reporter

WEBAs of today, the state of Vermont has opened up COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people ages 16-18, in an effort to accelerate the vaccination of the high …

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State health chief: Vt. remains well-protected against COVID

WEBSix weeks ago, Vermont lifted all of its statewide pandemic restrictions after reaching its 80% vaccination goal. Now, that high rate of immunization among vaccine …

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Pilot program will deliver COVID tests to Vt. homes

WEBStarting next week, the state of Vermont will use a program developed by the National Institutes of Health to deliver 500,000 recently acquired rapid COVID-19 tests …

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Vt. adjusts rules on hospital visits, vaccine eligibility

WEBVermont’s progress on COVID-19 vaccination has led to further easing of statewide restrictions, this time for hospitals. Also announced: The state is soon opening …

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Vermont pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine — Omni Reporter

WEBVermont officials have paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine “out of an abundance of caution,” on a recommendation from the …

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Biden: U.S. to hit goal of 100 million doses Friday

WEBU.S. President Joe Biden said a major vaccination goal of his administration would be reached on Friday much earlier than initially expected.

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Vt. adds new technology to COVID testing options — Omni Reporter

WEBLast week on the cusp of the Thanksgiving holiday, Vermont officially added new COVID-19 testing technology to its available options. And state officials are …

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Governor clarifies school masking recommendation — Omni …

WEBVermont’s governor has clarified recent public health guidance for schools regarding masking. On Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott said he wanted to “clear up some …

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Hope and healing after tragedy — Omni Reporter

WEBWoodstock, Vermont, is beginning to heal, after seeing a tragedy right here in the community. On Tuesday, Woodstock had to suddenly confront the reality of a fatal …

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Smilin' Steve opens new pharmacy in Woodstock — Omni Reporter

WEBSmilin’ Steve's Ottauquechee Pharmacy opened its doors Monday, located on the bottom floor of the Ottauquechee Health Center building off Route 4 in …

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Common action — Omni Reporter

WEBAs the country continues to tackle the ongoing health crisis, one word has been front and center for those efforts: coordination. At the heart of that term is common …

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Aid unveiled for health, dairy sectors — Omni Reporter

WEBVermont’s health care and dairy sectors are next in line to see pandemic-related relief grants become available this week.

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Governor shares vaccine news, reiterates school guidance

WEBComing from a weekly governors’ call with the White House, Scott learned that clinical trials are going well for the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 2-11. He …

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Vermont to require face masks — Omni Reporter

WEBOn Aug. 1, Vermont will require everyone over age 2 to wear facial coverings in public spaces where six-foot social distancing is not possible, with some exceptions.

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Governor: We must ‘work together’ to defeat COVID — Omni …

WEBAmid the news of vaccines nearing possible final approval in the coming weeks, state officials again urged Vermonters on Friday to follow public health guidance.

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Vt. adjusts school guidance; grants unveiled to boost economy — …

WEBOne month into the new school year, Vermont on Tuesday announced a change to its public health advice on masking in schools. Also this week, the state …

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The healing power of community — Omni Reporter

WEBWe still embrace our communities, which are the key to healing the divisions that block efforts toward a more just society.

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Inn tightening protocols after outcry over wedding — Omni …

WEBThe Woodstock Inn is tightening its health protocols following public outcry about an outdoor wedding event at the Woodstock, Vermont, establishment on Saturday …

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Some hopeful signs amid Vt. COVID data — Omni Reporter

WEB“Together, we can keep each other safe, as we work our way toward the end of the tunnel.” - Vermont Gov. Phil Scott

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