COVID-19

Governor announces Ukraine aid

Vermont will have its own sanctions MONTPELIER- At Gov. Phil Scott’s weekly press briefing on Thursday last week - postponed due to Town Meeting on Tuesday - the administration announced they would end school masking recommendations.
Gov. Scott also announced actions in...

RVUSD ends most COVID-19 protocols, including mask requirements

DOVER- On Monday, the River Valleys Unified School District board announced major changes to COVID-19 protocols in the schools. They also discussed the fiscal year 2023 budget and Dover’s International Baccalaureate programming.
At the meeting, Dover School Principal Matt Martyn announced...

Twin Valley administrators cite “long lasting” learning loss

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley School Board members discussed COVID-19 issues and the district’s upcoming annual meeting at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Windham Southwest Supervisory Union Superintendent Barbara Anne Komons-Montroll said the district now has sufficient supplies for the...

Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine

Levine predicts endemic phase for COVID-19

MONTPELIER- The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to fall in Vermont and across the country, state officials said Tuesday, and Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said the waning Omicron wave may have hastened an end to the pandemic phase of the virus response.
“It may seem like we’...

Gov. Phil Scott File Photo

Despite falling virus numbers, officials continue to urge caution

MONTPELIER- Although the surge in Omicron COVID-19 cases appears to be receding in the Northeast and in Vermont, case counts remain high and state officials are urging Vermonters not to let their guard down.
“Trends in our region are encouraging,” said Gov. Phil Scott at his Tuesday press...

Children’s vaccination clinic hosted in Bennington

BENNINGTON - Southwestern Vermont Health Care will host a special children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds from 1 to 5 pm on Friday, January 28, at its COVID Resource Center, the gymnasium on the former Southern Vermont College campus at 982 Mansion Drive. No appointment is...

“Meal Train” supports health care workers

BENNINGTON - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the community and front line clinical teams and employees at Southwestern Vermont Health Care, the SVHC Foundation has heard many requests from members of the public regarding how they can help. In response to this outpouring of concern...

Agency of Education Secretary Dan French at Tuesday's COVID-19 press briefing

State shifting gears in COVID strategies More at-home testing for students, child care

More at-home testing for students, child care
MONTPELIER- The state’s response to COVID-19 is changing rapidly, along with the spread of the Omicron variant, officials said Tuesday.
New strategies include a focus on at-home antigen testing for Vermonters,...

State, valley riding COVID infection wave

VERMONT- Over the past few weeks COVID-19 cases in Vermont have increased drastically. The Deerfield Valley has been no exception. Nearly every business and town has been affected.
According to the Vermont Department of Health, confirmed cases peaked on Friday, January 7. Vermont reported...

West River Community Project updates services due to COVID increases

WEST TOWNSHEND - COVID-19 is spreading like wildfire throughout the community and the West River Community Project has put protective measures into place. These measures are so that they can continue to serve, stay open, and keep people safe.
Anyone entering the building must wear a mask....