Vermont is less than 2% away from its goal to vaccinate 80% of the population — a milestone that Gov. Phil Scott said will trigger the repeal of all COVID-19 restrictions.
In an effort to cross the finish line, the governor’s office announced Friday that dozens of new walk-in vaccination sites have been put up around the state to make the vaccine more easily accessible.
“As we’re seeing a slowdown in the number of people being vaccinated, we need those who have not yet gotten their shot to find a clinic today,” Scott said in a press release. “It has never been easier, with hundreds of clinics across the state. Vaccines are free, safe and very effective — now is the time.”
As of June 3, 78.6% of the state residents ages 12 and up have gotten at least one shot of a COVID–19 vaccine. That is only 1% higher than last Friday’s vaccination stats, when 77.6% of Vermonters were at least partially vaccinated. As of midday Friday, 7,878 people needed to get vaccinated to reach the 80% goal.
Vermont is the most vaccinated state in the nation per capita. Scott had originally said that the state will fully reopen by July 4. But if the state reaches 80% vaccinated status before then, he said he will roll back all remaining pandemic restrictions.
He’s already rolled back the 10 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants, and all travel restrictions have been lifted.
The walk-in clinics will be held at state sites, hospitals, schools, businesses and public spaces throughout the state from June 4 to June 7. Pharmacies will also be taking walk-in vaccination appointments.
Note: Some events may have already concluded.
9-11:30 a.m., Mt. Ascutney Hospital, Professional Bldg., Lower Level, 289 County Road, Windsor
9-11:45 a.m., Congress and Main, 97 North Main St., St. Albans
9 a.m.-noon; 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Essex Fairgrounds, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction
10 a.m.-noon, Lakeview Mobile Home Park, Shelburne Road, Shelburne
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sharon Rest Area, I-89 Northbound, Sharon
11 a.m.-2 p.m., North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport
1:30-3:30 p.m., Williston Rest Area, I-89 Northbound, Williston
1-4 p.m., St. Johnsbury School, 257 Western Ave., St. Johnsbury
3-6:30 p.m., Thunder Road stock-car racetrack, 80 Fisher Road, Barre
4-7 p.m., Jazz Fest Concert, College Street, Burlington
6-8 p.m., Backside at 405 Concert Series, 405 Pine St., Burlington
7-11:50 a.m., Holiday Inn Conference Center, 476 Holiday Drive, Rutland
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Capital City Farmer’s Market, 133 State St., Montpelier
Noon-2 p.m., Sandbar State Park, Milton
Noon-2 p.m., St. Albans Bay Car and Motorcycle Show, St. Albans Bay Park
Noon 2 p.m., Branbury State Park, 3570 Lake Dunmore Road, Brandon
Noon-3 p.m., Wilmington Antique and Flea Market, 225 Route 9, Wilmington
2-4 p.m., Jazz Fest Artist Fair, College Street, Burlington
4-7 p.m., Jazz Fest Concert, Church Street, Burlington
6-8 p.m., Backside at 405 Concert Series, 405 Pine St., Burlington
6-9 a.m., Lake Seymour Boat Launch, Morgan
7-11:50 a.m., Holiday Inn Conference Center, 476 Holiday Drive, Rutland
9-11 a.m., Lake Seymour Beach, Morgan
9 a.m.-noon, Waterbury Center State Park, 177 Reservoir Road, Waterbury Center
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Elmore State Park, 856 Roue 12, Elmore
Noon-2 p.m., Lake Willoughby South Beach, Route 5A, Westmore
Noon-2 p.m., Camp Plymouth State Park, 2008 Scout Camp Road, Ludlow
Noon-2 p.m., Bolton Potholes, 1 Bolton Valley Access Road, Bolton
Noon-3 p.m., Wilmington Antique and Flea Market, 225 Route 9, Wilmington
2:30-5 p.m., Lake Willoughby North Beach, VT Route 5A, Westmore
4:30-7 p.m., Plainfield Community Suppers, 641 Recreation Field Road, Plainfield
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Barre Courthouse, 255 N, Main St., Barre
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Williston Woods Mobile Home Park, 126 Williston Woods Road, Williston
1:30-3 p.m., St. George Villa Mobile Home Park, 8066 Route 2A, St. George
3-6 p.m., Paramount Theater, 30 Center St., Rutland
3:30-5 p.m., Sunset Lake Villa Mobile Home Park, 829 Richmond Road, Hinesburg
3:30-6:30 p.m., The Edge, 115 Wellness Drive Williston — offering a free 1-month membership for a vaccination
5:30-7 p.m., Triple L Mobile Home Park, Hinesburg Road, Hinesburg
Or, to find a list of walk-in vaccination sites or to make an appointment, visit https://www.healthvermont.gov/MyVaccines.