The U.S. is now averaging nearly 87,000 new coronavirus cases per day, up from 72,000 two weeks ago.
A special session has been requested next week for Vermont lawmakers to determine if a new COVID measure should be passed.
This meeting request comes after the Vermont League of Cities and Towns pressured Scott to take more action against the state's growing COVID infections, according to local news station. A source also told the station that Scott plans to veto any other restrictions proposed during the session. The worsening outlook in the Midwest comes as booster shots are being made available to everyone in a growing number of locations. Massachusetts and Utah became the latest to say anyone 18 or older can roll up a sleeve for a booster shots, and an advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is meeting Friday to discuss expanding boosters.
At another high school, some students and teachers briefly walked out Wednesday, saying classes still were too large for a pandemic and the school needed a scrubbing.
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