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Dr. Mark Levine
Dr. Mark Levine
MONTPELIER- At his press conference Friday, Gov. Phil Scott announced that this Monday, April 19, vaccine eligibility would be open to all Vermonters age 16 and over starting Monday, April 19.
Gov. Scott also announced that high school students age 16 to 18 could begin signing up...
Dr. Mark Levine at a recent briefing
MONTPELIER- According to state officials, Bennington County continues to see elevated COVID-19 case counts, even as national, regional, and statewide trends continue to show improvement.
Although the number of COVID-19 cases and positivity rates around the state and region have fallen...
Although the number of COVID-19 cases and positivity rates around the state and region have fallen...
MONTPELIER- Vermont officials at Tuesday’s press briefing expressed optimism that the latest COVID-19 data indicates the pandemic’s “third wave” may be waning.
Just hours later, however, Gov. Phil Scott’s office announced that he, Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine, and other...
Just hours later, however, Gov. Phil Scott’s office announced that he, Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine, and other...
MONTPELIER- At a press briefing Friday, Vermont officials said the unpredictability of deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines by the federal government is hampering the state's efforts to schedule vaccinations for Vermonters.
Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith reported that about 8,800...
Dr. Mark Levine File photo
MONTPELIER- The Department of Health announced the release of an interim COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan Friday.
The plan details the state’s strategy for getting initial doses to those who are most at risk from the disease. Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said the plan,...
The plan details the state’s strategy for getting initial doses to those who are most at risk from the disease. Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said the plan,...
Gov. Phil Scott removes a face mask to make remarks at a press conference on Wednesday.
MONTPELIER - Although Gov. Phil Scott and Commissioner of Health Mark Levine said at a Wednesday press conference that Vermont may be nearing its peak of COVID-19 cases, remarks throughout the event painted a picture of a long-term altered way of life here. Scott said he hopes to open parts of...
MONTPELIER- At a press conference Monday, exactly one month after declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Phil Scott hinted that there may be more orders coming this week, including a directive to wear face masks when in public.
"It's hard to believe it was only one month ago today that I...
"It's hard to believe it was only one month ago today that I...
MONTPELIER- At his press conference Monday, Gov. Phil Scott told Vermonters to expect additional mitigation measures soon, although he stopped short of calling for a “shelter in place” order.
“At the state level we've done a lot to make sure people are social-distancing,” Gov. Scott said, “as...
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