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Epidemiologists say lack of testing means the highly contagious novel coronavirus is spreading among asymptomatic people in Vermont and the state could have 16 times more cases than officially reported. We may be woefully unequipped to handle the epidemic. Read VTDigger’s story
Gov. Phil Scott delivered the latest update on the state’s coronavirus response during a press conference Wednesday. The state’s official count of COVID-19 cases is 19. Read VTDigger’s story
Readers have been reaching out to VTDigger with questions about the new coronavirus, COVID-19, and we’ve been putting them to experts. We’ll be regularly checking in as the outbreak continues. Read VTDigger’s story
The U.S. and Canada are barring all nonessential travel between the two countries amid the pandemic. The new policy, implemented by mutual agreement, means that people will not be able to cross the border between Vermont and Quebec for recreation and tourism. Read VTDigger’s story
Many businesses are cutting back or closing, and having to lay off workers. Others are seeing an opportunity to offer different services. But there’s no doubt the coronavirus measures imposed or encouraged by the state are affecting many Vermont businesses. Read VTDigger’s story
Other headlines
University of Vermont students push for refund amid campus closure
Smith: No prisoners to be released at this time
Vermont Senate considers COVID-19 emergency package
Columns & commentary
Margolis: It’s an ill wind that blows no good for anyone
Joshua White: Social responsibility during the pandemic
Joe Benning: Vermont versus COVID-19
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