Latest coronavirus numbers -- WCAX continuing coverage
•As of Wednesday, Vermont health officials reported 124 new coronavirus cases for a total of 10,471. There have been a total of 165 deaths. The state’s percent positive seven-day average is 2.6%. A total of 290,593 people have been tested, 174 travelers are being monitored, 12,371 have completed monitoring, and 7,020 have recovered.
•As of Wednesday, New Hampshire health officials have reported a total of 59,437 coronavirus cases. There have been a total of 950 deaths.
•As of Wednesday Clinton County, New York, has had a total of 2,250 confirmed cases and 17 deaths.
•As of Wednesday, Essex County, New York, has had a total of 1,058 confirmed cases and 20 deaths.
•As of Wednesday, Franklin County, New York, has had a total of 1,208 confirmed cases and eight deaths.
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS/CONTACTS:
If you are sick and have questions call your primary care physician. If you do not have one, call 211.
Vt. Department of Health: 802-863-7240
NH Division of Public Health Services: 603-271-4496
NY Novel Coronavirus Hotline 1-888-364-3065
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE VIRUS AND STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT ITS SPREAD, SEE THE LINKS BELOW:
More information from the Vermont Department of Health
More information from the New Hampshire Department of Health
More information from the NY Department of Health
UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS/SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Vermont information for small businesses
Vt. Agency of Commerce and Community Development small business disaster hotline: 802-461-5143
New Hampshire unemployment claims
REGIONAL COVID-19 TIMELINE (AS OF 5/8)
March 2 -- first Upper Valley NH case confirmed
March 7 -- first Vermont case confirmed in Bennington county
March 11 -- VT activates emergency operations center, first Chittenden County case confirmed
March 13 -- state of emergency declared, began restricting size of gatherings, restricted visitors to long-term care facilities
March 15 -- schools closed
March 16 -- reduced gathering sizes more, closed bars and restaurants
March 17 -- child care closures
March 18 -- in-person DMV restricted, first nursing home case
March 19 -- first VT deaths from coronavirus
March 20 -- elective surgeries suspended
March 22 -- closure of close-contact biz, limited gatherings to 10 or fewer people
March 23 -- telecommuting ordered
March 24 -- stay home stay safe order issued, closure directed of in-person operations for non-essential biz the next day (March 25)
March 26 -- schools closed for rest of school year. NH orders residents to stay home & non-essential biz to close
March 30 -- all coming in from out-of-state have to quarantine at home for two weeks
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April 10 -- extended stay at home order through May 15
April 17 -- announced phased restart with five areas of focus
April 20 -- first biz reopen (outdoor work, small groups of 2 or fewer)
April 24 -- expands work crews to 5 or fewer, adds manufacturing reopening, greenhouse sales allowed with 10 person limit, mandates masks and safety training for biz
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May 4 -- Crews of 10 or fewer in manufacturing/construction/distribution, outpatient elective procedures can resume
May 6 -- limited social gatherings (10 or fewer, preferably outdoors) may resume, “trusted households” -- high-risk & seniors have to stay home still
May 7 -- some outdoor recreation may resume (golf, guided hikes, skate parks, etc.)
May 8 -- Ed agency announces traditional in-person large graduations are not allowed
May 11 -- Full/normal operations for manufacturing/construction/distribution
May 13 -- antibody testing group update (expected)
May 15 -- state of emergency expires but is extended to June 15
May 18 -- child cares can start bringing staff back, some nonessential businesses can reopen under guidelines
May 22 -- In-patient medical procedures, dentists, and most other one-on-one health visits reopen with guidelines; restaurants, lodgings, marinas reopen under guidelines
May 29 -- Salons and barbershops can reopen
May 29 -- NH stay-at-home order extended to June 15
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June 1 -- child cares reopen as able & with changes based on health dept. guidance; museums, gyms, spas, massage therapists, nail salons, cleaning services, and similar “interior maintenance” businesses can reopen
June 5 -- New Hampshire lodgings can resume with guidelines
June 8 -- Interstate travel to and from New England and New York counties with 400 or fewer active COVID-19 cases per million is permitted.
June 8 -- Vt. Indoor dining will be permitted with 25% occupancy limits and social distancing and health and safety protocols.
June 15 -- Vt. emergency order extended to July 15
June 15 -- NH stay-at-home order ends
June 15 -- Vt. lodging reservations start again. Travelers may complete quarantine requirements in their home state. Lodging operations may also increase occupancy limits to 50% or a total of 25 guests and staff, whichever is greater.
June 19 -- Vermont long-term care residential facilities can allow up to two visitors per resident, per day. Visits must be outdoors.
June 22 -- NH day camps allowed to open with guidelines.
June 25 -- Vermont State Parks camping allowed
June 28 -- NH overnight camps allowed to open (guidelines in development)
July 7 -- Gov. Scott says he will likely extend the emergency order that’s set to expire on July 15 for another month
July 15 -- Vt. emergency order is extended to August 15
July 17 -- Agriculture Assistance Program applications open
August 1 -- Vt. mask mandate begins
August 14 -- Vt. emergency order extended to September 15
August 26 -- Deadline for Operational Relief Grant Program to help child care programs offset pandemic-related expenses and losses.
September 8 -- Vermont statewide return to school date
September 15 -- Vt. emergency order expires and is extended to October 15
September 18 -- Vermont bars allowed to reopen counter service and lodgings go to full-capacity
September 21 -- Vt. school sports inter-team scrimmages delayed
September 26 -- Vt. schools enter step three and sports inter-team scrimmages begin
October 1 -- Deadline for Agriculture Assistance Program extended to November 15
October 15 -- Vt. emergency order expires and is extended to November 15
October 15 -- Guidelines for Vt. school winter sports to be released
October 15 -- Vt. moratorium on utility shutoffs ends
November 10 -- All visitors or residents returning to Vermont required to quarantine
November 13 -- Gov. Scott issues new guidelines on social gatherings, bars and restaurants, and sports leagues.
November 15 -- Deadline for Agriculture Assistance Program
November 15 -- Vt. emergency order expires and is extended to December 15
November 18 -- Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program revised deadline (previously 11/13)
November 23 -- Surge site at Champlain Valley Expo ready for patients
November 24 -- Start of high school winter sports season put on hold
December 7 -- Vermont Supreme Court extends judicial emergency until March 31
December 15 -- First Vt. and NH health care workers receive COVID-19 vaccine
December 15 -- 100 total deaths reported in Vermont
December 15 -- Vt. emergency order expires and is extended to January 15
December 23 -- Vt. families temporarily allowed to gather with one other trusted household till January 2.
December 26 -- Public outdoor recreation with others, and youth league and school sports practices can begin.
December 29 -- Vt. officials announce age-based vaccination strategy
January 2 -- Return to no social gatherings
January 15 -- Vt. emergency order is extended to February 15
January 18 -- Phase 2 of Vt. school athletics plan begins
January 25 -- Vermont vaccination registration open to age 75+
January 27 -- Vermont vaccination clinics begin for age 75+
February 15 -- Vt. emergency order expires
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Vermont Corrections Department reports inmate COVID-19 case
Burlington now monitoring for COVID UK variant in wastewater
NY nears nursing home vaccine goal, but pace frustrates some
Next phase of Vt. vaccination program set to begin January 25
Hinesburg entrepreneur navigates COVID economy to grow business
NY allows indoor dining again in hot spots following lawsuit
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$45M COVID funds going to North Country colleges
South Burlington creates outdoor ice rink for students
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Barre City Elementary & Middle school go remote for just one day
Residents and staff at Woodstock nursing home get vaccinated
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NY high school graduation rate rises after school closures
Middlebury senior-living community welcomes arrival of vaccine
Sununu extends controversial mask mandate
Vt. unemployment still high: Scott prepares economic recovery proposals
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NH providers share vaccine rollout concerns
Some Vt. seniors express frustration at pace of vaccination campaign
Vt. lawmakers, municipalities scramble to organize COVID Town Meeting Day
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Send more vaccine doses to New York, officials urge
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N.Y. expands vaccines to those 65 plus; CVPH still focusing on first phase
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Cuomo pitches rapid testing to open restaurants, theaters
US-Canada border closure extended
New quarantine advice for post-infection, vaccination in NH
Welch cautious after possible COVID exposure
Vermont foster families seeing extra benefits
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More New Yorkers can now schedule COVID vaccinations
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Rutland night-shift troopers back at work after quarantine
Lawsuit: NH lack of home care increases risk during pandemic
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Cuomo highlights Northern NY hospital’s success vaccinating people
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Cuomo calls for mandatory tests of international travelers
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Vermont vaccination rollout stymied by federal distribution
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Cuomo says vaccine rollout too slow at long-term care facilities
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Vermont readying to spend $500M in latest virus relief money
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