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- New (And Old) Vermont Books And Authors To Get You Through The Pandemic December 2, 2020How have you been spending time during the pandemic? By picking up a new hobby, or browsing the shelves for a new book to read? If the latter is true for you, then you're in luck. This hour, we listen back to our recent conversation with some of Vermont's most voracious readers. We introduce you […]
- Vermont Health Officials To Thanksgiving Gatherers: 'Quarantine, Get Tested' December 1, 2020"Quarantine, get tested." It's the message state health officials have for anyone who participated in multi-household gatherings over the Thanksgiving weekend. This hour, we get an update from the Vermont Department of Health and answer your COVID-19 questions.
- Scott Administration Clarifies Ban On Multi-Household Gatherings November 24, 2020The Scott Administration has clarified its ban on multi-household gatherings in Vermont. The clarification allows those who are in an unsafe environment to take shelter in another household. And it allows outdoor activities, like walks, between two people from separate households with masks and six-foot distancing. This hour, join our weekly health update as we […]
- COVID-19 Surveillance Testing In Vt. Schools And How It Works November 23, 2020COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Vermont and the health department has put a new protocol in place that will include the testing of all staff at Vermont's K-12 schools, on a rotating basis. This hour, we're joined by Education Secretary Dan French to talk about how the effort fits in with the state's surveillance […]
BBC Technology News
- 'Ditch high definition and new tech to fight climate change' December 3, 2020Scientists are urging people and firms to change the way they use technology to reduce emissions.
- Web Summit: Oculus co-founder talks China and military AI December 2, 2020He offers his opinion on why tech firms are reluctant to work with US military.
- Amazon's Panorama box lets firms check if staff follow coronavirus rules December 2, 2020AWS Panorama adds a range of employee monitoring powers to existing workplace camera systems.
- Flaw allowed iPhone hacking remotely through wi-fi December 2, 2020The vulnerability has been fixed in an update since May this year.
- NHS Covid-19 and Zoom top Apple's iPhone 2020 app charts December 2, 2020The contact-tracing app was downloaded more times than TikTok and WhatsApp via Apple's store.
Burlington Free Press
- 31st Annual Free Press All-State Boys Soccer Team December 3, 2020The 31st annual All-State Boys Soccer Team as picked by the Burlington Free Press sports department.
- Coronavirus updates: Tuesday was the deadliest day since April; NY to receive 170K vaccines in two weeks December 2, 2020CDC reportedly will soon recommend quarantining for less time. At least 41 people tested positive after a swingers convention. Latest COVID-19 news.
- New daily COVID testing site running in Burlington's South End December 2, 2020The testing site, located on 405 Pine St. is part of an effort by Gov. Phil Scott's administration to increase access to COVID-19 testing across the state.
- How Chittenden County schools are handling the question about COVID and family gatherings December 2, 2020Schools can ask if students met with other households over Thanksgiving, but most in Chittenden County are trusting that families follow the rules.
- Vermont officials urge retesting for people whose COVID-19 tests in Barre were spoiled December 2, 2020Vermont health officials say about 250 tests from Barre were spoiled because of a transport issue. They are urging people to get retested.