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A resident of the Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center is one of five new confirmed cases in Vermont of COVID-19. The Department of Health reported that the total number of cases in Vermont had risen from 12 to 17 Tuesday, five of whom are not state residents. Read VTDigger’s story
Gov. Phil Scott has directed most child care facilities to close, and ordered schools to provide child care for “essential personnel.” Read VTDigger’s story
The closing of public schools ordered by the governor has created an enormous logistical problem for education administrators, who are trying to figure out how to provide remote instruction, special education services, and school lunch and breakfast services. Read VTDigger’s story
The Scott administration has created a COVID-19 homeless response team that issued guidelines Wednesday for shelters. It also opened up the emergency housing motel voucher system so that high-risk, but symptomless people have a place to self-isolate. Read VTDigger’s story
Gun stores in Vermont have seen an uptick in sales, reflecting national trends, since the coronavirus panic has seized the nation. Data shows the number of firearm background checks in Vermont for January and February are above last year by several hundred. Read VTDigger’s story
Other headlines
— Burlington bars and restaurants brace for lengthy shutdown
— Darn Tough closes factory; workers will be paid during shutdown
— Social justice groups call for unity, issue demands at public rally
— Green Mountain Transit offering free fares
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