Vermont broke their daily COVID-19 case record again on Thursday.
According to new data from the VT Department of Health, there were 148 new COVID-19 cases announced today, which brings the state’s total to 3,310 since the pandemic began. VT’s seven-day test positivity rate average is now at 2.1%.
State health officials also announced two new COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 61.
Seventeen VT residents are currently in hospital for virus-related symptoms, with one of these individuals residing in an intensive care unit.
According to WCAX, Governor Phil Scott issued a statement ordering all flags to half-staff to remember VT citizens who have passed due to COVID-19.
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