Vermont becomes first state to reach 80% vaccine threshold
Posted on AllSides June 14th, 2021
From The Left
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced Monday that 80% of its eligible population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Why it matters: Vermont is the first state in the country to reach that threshold. As a result, Scott said he is removing all COVID-19 restrictions.
The big picture: Vermont has led in vaccinations nationwide, and cases have been declining steadily in the state.
As of June 14, Vermont's 14-day change in cases had declined by 34% and hospitalizations were down by 78%, according to the New York Times.
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