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Gov. Phil Scott ordered Vermonters Tuesday to “stay home” and “stay safe” to slow the outbreak of the coronavirus in Vermont. The order is effective 5 p.m. Wednesday until April 15. All businesses “not expressly exempt” must suspend all in-person operations. See VTDigger’s story
The Department of Health reported Tuesday that 20 more COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Vermont over the past day, as well as two deaths from the virus. That brings the total number of cases in Vermont to 95, and total deaths to seven. See VTDigger’s story
The Vermont National Guard is establishing three medical “surge” sites around the state to help hospitals deal with an expected increase in patients due to COVID-19. The facilities will be located in Burlington, Barre, and St. Albans, with five more planned. See VTDigger’s story
The Burlington nursing home hit hardest by the coronavirus is transferring at least 10 residents who have not tested positive to a hotel. Medical crews moved the short-term patients to the Burlington DoubleTree by Hilton on Tuesday afternoon. See VTDigger’s story
The Vermont Senate on Tuesday swiftly passed measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic, advancing bills that will boost Vermonters’ access to unemployment benefits and bolster the state’s health care system during the crisis. See VTDigger’s story
Less than a month ago, as he received briefings on the coronavirus, Rep. Peter Welch purchased more than $7,500 worth of stock in Qiagen, a German diagnostics company that produces COVID-19 tests. See VTDigger’s story
Other headlines
Feds allow student loan borrowers to suspend payment
As Scott ponders ‘stay-in-place’ order, Democrats say he’s moving too slow
Burlington establishes resource center to help with coronavirus-related issues
Columns & commentary
Walters: If Scott doesn’t act now, hundreds could die of COVID
Morgan Nichols: Come together (while staying apart) to support businesses
Correction: This post has been updated to correct the day that the “stay home” order takes effect. It begins Wednesday at 5 p.m., not Thursday.
