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Vermont Coronavirus report (updated Tuesday, March 2)
DAILY CASES
70 new cases
↓ down from 101 yesterday
15,372 total cases
DEATHS
0 new deaths
0 deaths yesterday
HOSPITALIZATIONS
23 in hospital
↓ down from 24 yesterday
7 in ICU (8 yesterday)
VACCINATIONS
47,864 completed first dose
58,405 completed both doses
1,083 daily doses administered
Coronavirus Liveblog
Data retrieved from Vermont Department of Health, reported daily. Vaccine data updated Tuesdays through Saturdays. Read VTDigger's full coverage of Covid-19 in Vermont.
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‘Like a hospital’: Newport prison outbreak surges to 137 cases
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Burlington, Brattleboro, Montpelier and other municipalities approve pot shops
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Burlington voters approve “just cause” eviction protections, cannabis sales, ranked choice voting
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Educators, public safety workers, more high-risk people eligible for vaccine
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As most of Vermont casts ballots, a few towns stick with floor meetings
Other Top News
Latest Headlines
Obituaries
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Dr. Samuel Hutchins III, veterinarian, volunteer, husband and grandfather, Lebanon, NH
Honesty was a lifestyle for Sam, as was loyalty to family, friends, and co-workers. Despite little desire for praise, Sam’s devotion to his family, community, and career was admirable. Read more
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Carrie Lee Baker, writer, poet, artistic soul and mother, Colchester, VT
Those who knew Carrie knew her as a warrior who fought for the underdog. She was passionate about special education, Autism Spectrum Disorder education and acceptance, and fair chances and equality for those with special needs. Read more
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Anna Whiteside, a passionate, independent, business woman; a lover of nature, family and community,
Clients loved Anna and Anna loved her clients, many of whom became her lifelong friends. She took the time to get to know people on a personal level, walking properties with newcomers and sharing her insights about the exquisiteness the Valley had to offer. Read more
More Recent Coverage
Politics
Burlington City Council adds new independent member; other councilors keep seats
Progressive Perri Freeman and Democrat Joan Shannon win reelection to the Burlington City Council. Independent newcomer Mark Barlow won the North District seat by 156 votes.
Politics
Town of Essex rejects a municipal merger with Essex Junction by just 17 votes
Though it passed in the village of Essex Junction last fall, the town of Essex voted 3,751 to 3,734 to reject the merger proposal spearheaded by the town selectboard.
Politics
Monette wins Newport mayor race; city residents approve new water tower
The mayor won his sixth term with more votes than his two challengers combined, according to the city clerk.
Editor's Picks
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Crime and Justice
Christina Nolan, Vermont’s outgoing federal prosecutor, reflects on her tenure
Nolan’s term as the 38th U.S. Attorney for Vermont ended Sunday. During her three years in office, she took a hard line on drug and firearms offenses, focused on complex financial fraud cases, and clashed with criminal justice reformers.
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Business & Economy
Virus in Vermont: Thousands on unemployment struggle to make ends meet
Wayne Woodard lost his job building houses when the pandemic hit. Late checks and labor department snafus have left him behind on bills.
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Health Care
Out-of-staters are crossing the border to get vaccinated in Vermont
While other states like New York are currently vaccinating anyone older than 65, waiting time to get a vaccine may be longer, which could be a temptation to come to Vermont.
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Business & Economy
Virus in Vermont: Derby farm pivoted as Covid hit
When Lavender Essentials of Vermont lost tourism business, the owner created a private getaway.
Press Releases
- CVMC opens vaccination clinic at the Berlin Mall
- Union Mutual raises over $63,000 for Special Olympics Vermont
- Group of Burlington voters demands recall, direct democracy
- Sam Young joins Tim Scott Real Estate
- Green Mountain Power invites customers to virtual bi-annual meeting
- Waterfowl season virtual public hearings March 9 & 11
- Vermont Endangered Species Committee votes to protect endangered bats
- Clara Martin Center awarded $3.87 million SAMHSA grant to become a certified community behavioral health clinic
- Lt. Governor Molly Gray co-sponsors NLGA bipartisan resolution proclaiming March 28 Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Day
- VT Department of Labor begins mailing of new 1099-G forms to 2020 unemployment insurance claimants
Business & Economy
Crime and Justice
‘Like a hospital’: Newport prison outbreak surges to 137 cases
Attorney eyes federal appeal in challenge to Vermont’s gun law
New task force is proposed to deal with huge problem of college sexual assault
Christina Nolan, Vermont’s outgoing federal prosecutor, reflects on her tenure
Attorney general’s office asks lawmakers to loosen ban on facial recognition
Education
South Burlington OKs school budget, additional money for school and road repairs
1,500 UVM students, faculty, staff alumni say ‘no confidence’ in administration
Vermont is due for a school finance overhaul, but the pandemic will delay it
Superintendents pan Scott’s renewed push for in-person learning
Energy & Environment
Health Care
Educators, public safety workers, more high-risk people eligible for vaccine
Scott said vaccines prevent spread of Covid-19, and so eased the rules. Was he right?
Brattleboro Retreat cited for violation; patient waited five hours for medical care
Out-of-staters are crossing the border to get vaccinated in Vermont
Sacrifice, solitude and stress: How Vermonters handled a year of crisis
Newport prison on lockdown after 22-person Covid-19 outbreak
People & Places
Politics
Town hall, swimming pool, major streetscaping project approved in St. Albans
Bennington voters elect 3 to selectboard and reject a mayoral question
Allaire sails to reelection in the race for Rutland mayor, beating six challengers
In Pawlet, Malcolm, Hulett and Van Oort win board seats; Banyai finishes last
Burlington, Brattleboro, Montpelier and other municipalities approve pot shops
Commentary
Lynn St-Laurent: Hydro-Québec energy supports decarbonization. No question.
Ron Krupp: Saving seeds — gardeners are the stewards of our genetic heritage
Elayne Clift: Squirrely winters, pet peeves, and a few eyes I’d like to poke
Ashley Moore: Voting reforms will support a more resilient future
John McClaughry: Commission proposes overhaul of Vermont tax system
