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Vermont schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year, per a directive from Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday evening, but teaching will continue remotely. The order also relaxes a previous order that requires schools to provide child care for essential workers. See VTDigger’s story
Calls for clarity about which businesses are essential and which aren’t are pouring in to the Agency of Commerce and Community Development at a rate of 70 per second. But the agency is not responding individually and employers and employees alike are confused. See VTDigger’s story
With 35 newly confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state, and one new death, Vermont’s Department of Health latest data shows that Vermont’s cases are doubling roughly every three days. How does that compare to other states? See VTDigger’s story
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a sweeping $2 trillion coronavirus disaster relief package to help workers, businesses, health providers and state and local governments. The House of Representatives is expected to approve it Friday. What does it bring to Vermont? See VTDigger’s story
Under the Senate’s COVID-19 stimulus bill, Burlington would receive $450,000. Mayor Miro Weinberger said that the funds would be used to support low and moderate income populations in the city. See VTDigger’s story
This week, Gov. Phil Scott issued a “stay home” order, asking Vermonters to avoid going out unless their work is essential or for necessities like groceries or medications. Still, there are ways Vermonters can continue to help. See VTDigger’s updated guide to helping out
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