What we know about potential treatments for COVID-19
We have seen several glimmers of hope, particularly in the realm of pharmaceuticals, although these treatments are far from certain and will take time to become available.
President Trump, Gov. Scott diverging on coronavirus shutdown rhetoric
While President Donald Trump said he is preparing to ease the U.S. economy back to health at the end of the month, Gov. Phil Scott on Monday said he expects to keep Vermont’s economy under lockdown for months to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
McClaughry: Coronavirus pandemic lessons
The final chapter in the coronavirus pandemic story won’t be written for a distressingly long time, but it’s worth leaping ahead in time and looking back at what Americans and Vermonters will hopefully have learned.
Vermont Senate to vote Tuesday on meeting, voting remotely during emergency
Senate will vote Tuesday on meeting and voting remotely, expanding unemployment insurance and telemedicine, and extending the DMV renewal deadline.
Democrats block coronavirus relief package a second time
For the second time in less than 24 hours, U.S. Senate Democrats blocked movement on a coronavirus relief plan that would funnel more than a trillion dollars to Americans and small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
‘Not at this time’: DHS chief says nationwide lockdown not happening
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said Sunday that there would be no countrywide lockdown order over the coronavirus pandemic — at least not at this time.
Gov. Scott orders ‘close-contact businesses’ to close
Gov. Phil Scott on Saturday placed additional strain on the economy by ordering a shutdown of “close-contact” businesses in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Meg Hansen: 3 steps for pandemic preparedness in Vermont
The following three steps will mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and increase community preparedness: Suspend Vermont’s CON laws, remove the plastic bag ban, and use OneCare Vermont data for preemptive care.
Vermont climate caucus leaders discuss impact of pandemic on climate change policy
Safe to say the Legislature is only thinking COVID-19 right now. Too soon to say if or when that will change. The Senate plans to reconvene Tuesday but apparently only to address emergency climate change legislation passed a week ago Friday by the House.
Keelan: When fear gripped us before
In Arlington, Vermont, we are constantly reminded of when the country was once before engulfed in fear. In many places in town we see prints of Norman Rockwell’s 1944 painting, capturing FDR’s speech, The Four Freedoms, one of which is freedom from fear.
Deb Billado: In times like these, count your blessings
The current crisis that is affecting our retirement plans, our investments, and our daily movement will pass, but for now it gives us the opportunity to make a choice between fear or recognizing the blessings we have living in such a wonderful country.
The Small Business Administration approved New Hampshire’s application for economic injury disaster loans
The Small Business Administration approved New Hampshire’s application for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Businesses can apply for up to $2 million to help them recover from losses due to the COVID-19 emergency.