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Gov. Phil Scott on Monday said Vermont “strongly discourages” incoming travel from coronavirus hotspots in the Northeast, directing “non-essential” travelers from outside the state to self-quarantine for 14 days. “If you don’t need to come to Vermont, please don’t,” the governor said. See VTDigger’s story
While no new deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Vermont today, two people who previously died are affiliated with Pinecrest, a senior living complex in Essex. The state’s cases rose by 21 to 256 total confirmed. See VTDigger’s story
Vermonters are taking advantage of exercise as an essential reason for leaving home. But recreation hounds are encouraged to do so close to home and maintain social distancing. Some trails have been closed, so check before you go. See VTDigger’s story
The presiding judge in Chittenden County civil division has issued an order essentially halting evictions in the state’s largest county until the judicial emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has lifted. The judge has also ordered a delay of all foreclosure sales for 90 days in the county. See VTDigger’s story
VTDigger laid off three staff, one part-time employee in our newsroom, and one full-time employee and one part-time employee in our business office, in a response to anticipated declines in underwriting and philanthropic support as a result of the sudden impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy. Read Editor Anne Galloway’s letter to readers
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