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Important thread: Today we reported 72 new COVID-19 cases – the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic and nearly double what was reported yesterday. 1/
With the growth we’ve seen in recent days, I’ve directed our emergency response team to prepare to re-deploy field hospital sites as a precautionary measure. 2/ https://vem.vermont.gov/news/media-release-vermont-reports-highest-number-covid-19-cases-start-pandemic
We need all Vermonters to recommit to slowing the spread: Limit your contacts and avoid gatherings, even small ones. Wear a mask. Keep 6 ft. apart. And follow our travel policy, which now requires quarantine for all non-essential travel. 3/ https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/governor-phil-scott-announces-pause-states-safe-travel-policy-compliance-checks-and
The fact is the clusters and outbreaks we’re seeing often trace back to Vermonters traveling out of state and to social gatherings like baby showers, Halloween parties, deer camps and other small gatherings where masking and physical distancing breakdown. 4/
I understand Vermonters feel fatigued from the pandemic and the sacrifices it has required. But we must all do our part to slow the spread, protect our neighbors, keep kids in school and keep our economy open. 5/
Get more information on testing and the latest safety guidance from @HealthVermont here: https://vem.vermont.gov/news/media-release-vermont-reports-highest-number-covid-19-cases-start-pandemic 6/
