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AdvertisementHundreds of community members signing up through Health Department websiteFree COVID-19 test now available to Vermonters showing no symptoms of illnessHundreds of community members signing up through Health Department websiteHide TranscriptShow TranscriptEXTENDED BUT RELAXED A LITTLE MORE. AND NOW, WE CAN ALL GET A TEST.  THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS NOW OPENING COVID-19 POP-UP TESTING SITES ALL OVER THE STATE. AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU DO NOT NEED ANY SYMPTOMS - OR A DOCTOR'S REFERRAL TO GET ONE.   IT'S ESSENTIALLY AT THAT POINT NOW. AND THOUSANDS OF VERMONTERS ARE SIGNING UP FOR THE FREE NASAL SWAB TEST - THROUGH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. AND WE ALSO GOT WORD ON THE NEXT PHASE OF RE-OPENING.  THAT'S EXPECTED TO INCLUDE RE- OPENING OF MARINAS - RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS - AND LODGING PROPERTIES STARTING NEXT WEEK - IN TIME FOR MEMORIAL DAY -- BUT ONLY FOR VERMONT RESIDENTS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SELF- QUARANTINED HERE. OTHERS CAN VISIT STARTING JUNE 15TH. SCOTT ALSO PLANS TO RELEASE A ROAD MAP FOR THE REST OF THE RESTART -- ASKED AGAIN WHEN BARS AND RESTAURANTS MIGHT OPEN, HE REMAINS CAUTIOUS GIVEN THE RISKS... AND WHEN THEY DO WILL BE RESTRICTED TO 25% OCCUPANCY.  SO VERMONTERS WILL HAV MORE OPTIONS FOR IN- STAAdvertisementFree COVID-19 test now available to Vermonters showing no symptoms of illnessHundreds of community members signing up through Health Department websiteIt's easier than ever to get tested for the new coronavirus, whether you're showing symptoms or not.GET THE LATEST: Download the MyNBC5 appOn Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott and his team said Vermont Department of Health 'pop-up' testing sites are now scheduled across the state, and are capable of testing hundreds of community members each day.The nasal swab test is free and no referral from a doctor is needed, though Vermonters must sign up online (www.healthvermont.gov) to reserve a spot.Officials said widespread testing will help pinpoint any new community outbreaks and facilitate rapid response now that the state economy is beginning to re-open.Watch the briefing belowScott plans significant new announcements on Friday, including an extension of his state of emergency order, and the next phases of his "Restart Vermont" strategy.That announcement is expected to include re-opening of marinas, RV parks and campgrounds, and lodging properties starting next week, but only for Vermonters and those who have self-quarantined for 14 days here to start. Others can begin to visit Vermont again on June 15, under the current executive order. Bars and restaurants remain closed to in-person dining with no timeframe announced for even partial re-opening. Scott did say he'll lay out a road map for the next couple of weeks at his briefing Friday at 11 a.m. NBC5 News will provide live coverage.It's easier than ever to get tested for the new coronavirus, whether you're showing symptoms or not.GET THE LATEST:AdvertisementOn Wednesday, Gov. Phil Scott and his team said Vermont Department of Health 'pop-up' testing sites are now scheduled across the state, and are capable of testing hundreds of community members each day.The nasal swab test is free and no referral from a doctor is needed, though Vermonters must sign up online (www.healthvermont.gov) to reserve a spot.Officials said widespread testing will help pinpoint any new community outbreaks and facilitate rapid response now that the state economy is beginning to re-open.Watch the briefing belowScott plans significant new announcements on Friday, including an extension of his state of emergency order, and the next phases of his "Restart Vermont" strategy.That announcement is expected to include re-opening of marinas, RV parks and campgrounds, and lodging properties starting next week, but only for Vermonters and those who have self-quarantined for 14 days here to start. Others can begin to visit Vermont again on June 15, under the current executive order. Bars and restaurants remain closed to in-person dining with no timeframe announced for even partial re-opening. Scott did say he'll lay out a road map for the next couple of weeks at his briefing Friday at 11 a.m. NBC5 News will provide live coverage.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementHundreds of community members signing up through Health Department websiteFree COVID-19 test now available to Vermonters showing no symptoms of illnessHundreds of community members signing up through Health Department websiteHide TranscriptShow TranscriptEXTENDED BUT RELAXED A LITTLE MORE. AND NOW, WE CAN ALL GET A TEST.  THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS NOW OPENING COVID-19 POP-UP TESTING SITES ALL OVER THE STATE. AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU DO NOT NEED ANY SYMPTOMS - OR A DOCTOR'S REFERRAL TO GET ONE.   IT'S ESSENTIALLY AT THAT POINT NOW. AND THOUSANDS OF VERMONTERS ARE SIGNING UP...

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