Vermont Extends “State of Emergency” to July 15th

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has extended the state’s “state of emergency” to July 15th, reports WCAX.

The extension comes as health officials report that the growth rate of COVID-19 remains below two percent. On Monday, officials reported that there are now a total of 1,128 cases in the state and there have been 55 deaths related to the virus. 83 of those cases are part of the Winooski-Burlington area outbreak.

Vermont plans to issue new guidelines on Wednesday, that will outline visitation of residents at long-term care facilities and nursing homes.

Scott has said that due to the state’s stockpile of personal protective equipment and hospital space, he has continued to ease restrictions.