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Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday that he is allowing salons and barbershops to reopen on May 29. But the governor said county fairs and field days, and other outdoor festivals, must be canceled this summer. See VTDigger’s story
Dentist offices can begin treating non-emergency patients, Health Commissioner Mark Levine announced Friday, with limitations on procedures that generate aerosols as they work toward full reopening on June 1. See VTDigger’s story
As Vermont’s Covid-19 situation improves, neighboring states and Quebec are experiencing reams of new cases and deaths, a sign that the state needs to be careful in its attitude to reopening and allowing out-of-staters, said Department of Financial Regulation Commissioner Michael Pieciak. See VTDigger’s story
Burlington’s North Beach will be opening Saturday. City officials encourage beach-goers to keep their visits brief to ensure there is enough space for many to enjoy it this weekend. Groups must be limited to 10 people, and 6 feet of distance must be maintained between groups. See VTDigger’s story
The Vermont Department of Corrections is moving 10 inmates who are currently housed at a private prison in Mississippi and nearing the end of their sentences back to Vermont to quarantine in a St. Johnsbury facility. See VTDigger’s story
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Live Updates
- Covid-19 Roundup: Salons, barbershops, dentists opening, but all fairs canceled; State wary of neighbors’ case countsEBT benefits can be used for some online purchases (May 22, 7:06 pm)
- Health department reports 2 new cases, no deaths, schedules testing clinics through first week of June (May 22, 5:24 pm)
- Champlain Valley Fair among fairs that have been canceled (May 22, 12:02 pm)
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