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BRADFORD—Little Rivers Health Care CEO Gail Auclair urged Upper Valley residents to stay cautious about COVID-19 and said that although the health center has not mandated COVID-19 vaccination for employees, almost all employees are fully vaccinated.
Hundreds of people relying on motel vouchers for a safe place to sleep during the pandemic have been kicked out, and with full shelters and no available affordable housing, local advocates are at a loss.
Free COVID-19 vaccines will be available for the foreseeable future in Winooski and the larger State of Vermont.
As Vermont reached an 80% vaccination rate, eligible residents of Bradford and surrounding communities are receiving the COVID19 vaccine at a pace comparable to the rest of the state.
WEST FAIRLEE – Mailing address issues are causing West Fairlee’s COVID-19 vaccination rate to appear lower than it actually is. The Vermont Department of Health website shows a vaccination rate between 21 and 30% for West Fairlee and a rate greater than 90% for Fairlee, with a disclaimer saying that the vaccination rate in West Fairlee may appear lower than the actual rate due to “address uncertainty.”
On Wednesday, March 17, Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) hosted a vaccination clinic to distribute the 1000 doses they were allocated. The Vermont National Guard administered the vaccines to CVU educators and staff, as well as those from neighboring districts.
Central Vermont Gymnastics Academy didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way of landing a new, larger gym space this summer.
ESSEX — On social media, often seemingly innocent posts can become political almost immediately. On the Essex Community Facebook page one of the main objects of contention is the use of face masks.
Winooski’s Thrive Summer Camps are preceding this summer with modifications in order to ensure safety and an engaging program during the pandemic.
Restaurants in Hinesburg are trying to feed their customers, while still adapting to COVID-19 restrictions.
Community News Service updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emmet Avery
Emmet Avery
Emmet Avery