Vermont racial justice leaders mournfully celebrate guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
After a 10-hour deliberation, the jury found former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin guilty on two counts of murder and one count of manslaughter for the death of George Floyd.
Vermont Coronavirus report (updated Monday, April 19)
CASES/DEATHS
93 new cases
↓ down from 152 yesterday
22,112 total cases
242 deaths total
VACCINATIONS
94,384 partially vaccinated
190,364 fully vaccinated
8,899 daily doses administered
454.3K total doses administered
HOSPITALIZATIONS
28 in hospital
↑ up from 26 yesterday
5 in ICU (5 yesterday)
PERCENT VACCINATED
18.02% partially vaccinated
36.34% fully vaccinated
54.35% received at least one dose
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Data retrieved from Vermont Department of Health, reported daily. Vaccine data updated Tuesdays through Saturdays. Percent of population vaccinated based on the number of Vermonters aged 16 and above, Vermont Department of Health Population numbers (2019). Read VTDigger's Covid-19 stories here, and our liveblog with the latest livestream of the governor's pressers and cases by county here
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More and more Vermont prisoners are refusing vaccinations against Covid-19
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Windham County NAACP finds its ‘liberal bastion’ home still faces problems
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Obituaries
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Amy Blanchard Darley, dancer, loving mother and grandmother, champion of women and children, Burlington, VT
A constant learner, with curiosity and a thirst for understanding, she often joked that she had a “PhD in Life”. Read more
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Stephen Crevoshay, owner of Newport Natural Foods, Glover, VT
He knew nearly every customer by name, and regularly provided those in need with purchases on credit. He was a mentor to many employees and fostered a community of artisans and healers through the store. Read more
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Harry F. Iverson, custodian, business owner, foster parent, Burlington, Vermont
Harry enjoyed simple pleasures in life – black coffee, playing his organ, listening to hymns, reading on his kindle and daily devotionals. Read more
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