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Vermont is on a better-than-expected trajectory in the Covid-19 outbreak as case numbers continue to decline, according to the state’s latest predictions for new infections, hospitalizations and medical need. Still, officials say the state is still about a week from peak cases. See VTDigger’s story
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday made another turn of the proverbial spigot reopening Vermont’s economy, loosening restrictions on construction, manufacturing and some other outdoor employers who can now deploy crews of up to five people. See VTDigger’s story
Two Senate committees are working out the details on two bills — one that would provide grants to essential workers whose jobs put them at risk of contracting Covid-19, the other that would allow workers’ compensation for those who contract the virus on the job. See VTDigger’s story
A much-vaunted new unemployment insurance portal for the self-employed is still blocking some claimants, causing a wave of frustration and anger for people who haven’t been able to earn money since the Covid-19 crisis began in Vermont. See VTDigger’s story
The Restart Vermont group, part of the Economic Mitigation and Recovery Task Force, is tasked with devising safety guidelines for the opening of every sector of business, including manufacturing, construction, retail and personal services. See VTDigger’s story
Other Headlines
All staff, residents at Brattleboro nursing home test negative for Covid-19
Initiative offers relief for private student loan borrowers
Columns & Commentaries
Don Tinney: Public schools are bedrocks of community
David Blittersdorf: In crisis opportunity for change
Claire Kendall: Parent child centers are here for our community
Live Updates
- State reports 2 new Covid-19 cases, one new death Friday (April 24, 6:26 pm)
- Health department will release town-by-town map next week (April 24, 12:09 pm)
- LIVE AUDIO: Gov. Phil Scott’s Covid-19 press briefing (April 24, 11:11 am)
- Bottle redemption centers can hold off on accepting returnables for now (April 24, 10:32 am)
