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New Covid-19 booster recommendations roll out in Vermont

By Erin Petenko

Apr 27 2023April 26, 2023

nurse receiving injection

Here’s what you need to know about the transition to bivalent vaccines for all Vermonters, and the new bivalent booster recommendations for immunocompromised people and those 65 and older.


End to national Covid-19 emergency order could affect Vermont’s tools to fight the disease

By Erin Petenko

Jan 31 2023February 1, 2023

President Joe Biden announced plans to end the emergency order on May 11. The order set requirements for insurance coverage of Covid-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment.


Vermont’s walk-in Covid vaccination clinics to close by end of month

By Erin Petenko

Jan 3 2023January 4, 2023

The clinics have run almost continuously since Covid vaccines became available, but state officials say there’s not enough demand now to keep them going.


With 26,000 shots given out, Vermont’s Omicron booster rollout trails previous campaigns

By Erin Petenko

Sep 29 2022September 29, 2022

The latest booster shot targets the BA.4 and BA.5 strains, providing increased protection against the dominant variants in Vermont.


FDA backs Omicron-based booster, paving the way for shots in Vermont next week

By Erin Petenko

Aug 31 2022August 31, 2022

Vermont is expecting 17,000 doses in its first shipment, state officials said.


Covid levels 'low,' health department reports, but hospitalizations are up

By Erin Petenko

Aug 24 2022August 24, 2022

It’s too soon to say if the 47 Covid hospitalizations reported Wednesday signal a more significant shift.


Victoria Rhodin: Why Vermont’s young kids aren’t getting the Covid vaccine

By Opinion

Aug 16 2022August 16, 2022

The clinic, an affiliate of Dartmouth Health, still didn't have the computer system set up, and the secretary had no idea when to expect it to be set up.


Vermont’s Covid levels ‘low’ but state’s booster progress is falling behind

By Erin Petenko

Aug 3 2022August 3, 2022

The state reported updated estimates of the percentage of people vaccinated, based on the latest booster recommendations from the CDC. Only 37% of the state’s residents are up-to-date on vaccines.


Vermont may soon get Covid vaccines for young children. Are we ready for it?

By Erin Petenko

Jun 10 2022June 13, 2022

The anticipated approval of the vaccine for children under 5 will be the first vaccine push since the state transitioned away from large vaccination clinics.


Vermont rolls out reimbursements for at-home Covid-19 antigen test kits

By Erin Petenko

Dec 7 2021December 7, 2021

Private insurers are now required to pay for antigen tests. Vermont plans to increase access more in the coming months.


Legislature could require vaccines or weekly testing for lawmakers and staffers

By Sarah Mearhoff

Dec 2 2021December 2, 2021

The draft vaccine or testing requirement moving through leadership discussions would be in addition to an already standing mask requirement for everyone who enters the Capitol complex over the age of 2.


Parents of newly vaccinated youngsters say they’re relieved, excited to make holiday plans

By Riley Robinson

Nov 7 2021November 7, 2021

“It feels amazing,” said Emily Bissonnette, right after her 7-year-old daughter got vaccinated against Covid-19. “I’m tearing up a little bit.” 


What to expect from the youth vaccine rollout in Vermont

By Liora Engel-Smith and Mike Dougherty

Oct 29 2021November 6, 2021

If federal agencies give the green light next week, clinics in the state for children ages 5 to 11 would likely begin around Nov. 8.


Scott gets his Covid-19 booster and implores Vermonters to get vaccinated

By Sarah Mearhoff

Oct 28 2021October 29, 2021

Gov. Phil Scott said Thursday that 23% of active Covid-19 cases in Vermont right now are among Orleans County residents, who make up only 4% of the state’s overall population.


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