Some vaccine recipients develop Covid, but the protective power of the vaccines is evident.
‘Breakthrough gap’ is narrowing, but don’t panic. Here’s what the data says.
Author: Erin Petenko
Burlington homeowners hit hard with higher property taxes following reappraisal
Because single-family home values rose faster than commercial properties, more of the tax burden is being shifted to their bills. On average, homeowners face an 11% bill increase, whereas commercial properties had a 4% decrease.
In emergency camping debate, Montpelier residents describe experiences sleeping rough
Dawn Little, the city’s homeless outreach worker, said people often struggle to get help — they may not qualify for programs, or don’t hear about them, or can’t apply to them without help, or can’t use the help once they get it.
Vermont Covid cases ticking up, but still low compared to most states
State officials said vaccinations provide strong protection against the accelerating spread of the Delta variant. Vermont has the highest vaccination rate in the nation, with 82.3% of eligible Vermonters getting at least one dose.
Montpelier task force, citizens debate homeless camp policy
Residents and the task force went back and forth about whether the city should track people camping in designated spaces.
The Pacific Northwest is being scorched by a heat wave. Could it happen in Vermont?
While Vermont may not become Oregon anytime soon, it is vulnerable to extreme heat waves — and it may not be ready for them.
Officials encourage Vermonters to talk to their families about getting vaccinated
Mark Levine asked people to listen to their loved ones in an “empathetic and nonjudgmental way,” and to make sure they’re consulting reliable sources and their health care providers.
How can Vermont reach the last 18%?
Most of the state is vaccinated — but progress has stalled on the remaining eligible Vermonters.
What we can and can’t say about Vermont’s vaccine breakthrough cases
Despite being vaccinated, 239 Vermonters have come down with Covid-19. While it’s unknown what the exact risk for Vermonters is, it does appear to be small. Here’s what that means.
Amid falling cases of Covid-19, median age rises statewide
Vermont reported 35 new Covid-19 cases in the past week, the lowest weekly since late September.
Montpelier proposes new camping policy for people at risk of homelessness
The policy: Non-interference for people sleeping around the city.
As Covid-19 cases remain low statewide, national worries rise about variants
Among unvaccinated Americans, the Delta variant, a more transmissible strain of the disease, now accounts for 10% of new cases, according to officials.
Seniors returning to life after weathering pandemic storm
One senior center was a microcosm of renewal this week, as older Vermonters were ready to socialize again.
With state of emergency to expire, Vermont plans for a housing transition
Two-thirds of the 2,300 people now living in motels will be able to get an 84-day extension to make move-out arrangements, state officials said.