Vermont is one of the most vaccinated states in the country and many Vermonters have been enjoying the relaxed rules around what they can and cannot do. However, rising cases of COVID-19 in the Burlington area may be changing all of that.
When Vermont hit its 80% vaccination rate, many Vermonters were thrilled to be able to take off their masks in stores and finally get back to some semblance of life before COVID-19.
People started venturing out more than they had before. Dance classes opened in Burlington. Many towns around Rutland County began removing their masks required signs from their doors.
Not all Vermonters were happy with this change. Vermont doesn't exist in a bubble. While we may have fewer cases than other states and a higher vaccination rate, it's unlikely that will remain a constant as people come and go from homes on Lake Bomoseen and ski trips to Killington.
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CDC declares rising transmission rate in Burlington Vermont
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has declared that cases in Burlington, Vermont have risen substantially. Over the past two weeks, there have been 149 new cases of COVID-19 in the Chittenden County area. This is enough to concern officials and declared a "substantial" increase in that area of Vermont.
Thankfully, in the rest of the state, the CDC says that the levels of COVID-19 cases are still at the moderate level. However, there are concerns by some that this transmission rate will rise over the next two weeks.
Vermonters are not stagnant. And, because many people live in rural areas, they regularly travel to the city for things they want and need. How long will it take for these cases that have been discovered in the Burlington area to start spreading to Addison County and other surrounding towns?
Burlington just had their Festival of Fools event over the past weekend and this has many people concerned that visitors came to the city and were exposed to the virus before bringing it back to their town.
This may cause a drastic increase in COVID-19 cases in the Green Mountain State.
More than 83% of the Vermont population has received their COVID-19 vaccination.
Masks are not mandatory in Vermont any longer for anyone - vaccinated or not.
The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is in Vermont.
For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 cases in Vermont, you can visit the State of Vermont's health dashboard. From here, you can find out exactly how many cases are in your specific town. And, you can track the spread of COVID-19 easily. The website is updated every single day.
There are current cases of COVID-19 in every single county in the state of Vermont. While masking may not be required, perhaps it's still a good idea?
Remember, you can have COVID-19 for two weeks before you start showing symptoms even if you are vaccinated. While you may not get as sick, you can still spread this disease to others who cannot get the shot or have chosen not to get it.
Remember that the vaccination is only available to Vermonters ages 12 and up. That means children under the age of 12 are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination and can easily catch the disease from you if you have it.
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