COVID-19 Cases Detected in Newport Facility Staff, Population November 12, 2021 Staff, incarcerated individuals test positive in outbreak testing at Northern State Correctional Facility. Read more about COVID-19 Cases Detected in Newport Facility Staff, Population
Seven New COVID-19 Cases in St. Johnsbury Staff, Population November 8, 2021 Staff and incarcerated individuals test positive in outbreak testing at Northeast Correctional Complex. Read more about Seven New COVID-19 Cases in St. Johnsbury Staff, Population
Nine Additional Incarcerated Individuals in St. Johnsbury Test Positive for COVID-19 November 5, 2021 Outbreak declared at Northeast Correctional Complex following 16 positives in general population. Read more about Nine Additional Incarcerated Individuals in St. Johnsbury Test Positive for COVID-19
Seven Incarcerated Individuals in St. Johnsbury Test Positive for COVID-19 November 1, 2021 Northeast Correctional Complex on lockdown after COVID-19 detected in general population. Read more about Seven Incarcerated Individuals in St. Johnsbury Test Positive for COVID-19
Governor Phil Scott Appoints Nick Deml Commissioner of the Department of Corrections October 8, 2021 Interim Commissioner James Baker announces departure after more than 20 months of service. Read more about Governor Phil Scott Appoints Nick Deml Commissioner of the Department of Corrections
Vermont DOC Renews Out-of-State Housing Contract October 5, 2021 CoreCivic will continue to house Vermont incarcerated individuals in Mississippi for one year. Read more about Vermont DOC Renews Out-of-State Housing Contract
Matt D'Agostino Appointed Corrections Interim Deputy Commissioner September 27, 2021 10-year Vermont DOC employee to oversee budget, human resource and contract management. Read more about Matt D'Agostino Appointed Corrections Interim Deputy Commissioner
Northern State Testing Returns One COVID-Positive Staff Member September 21, 2021 Outbreak testing returns one positive staff case at Newport facility. Read more about Northern State Testing Returns One COVID-Positive Staff Member
Northern State Outbreak Update: Zero COVID-Positive Cases September 16, 2021 Three consecutive testing rounds show no new staff, incarcerated cases in Newport. Read more about Northern State Outbreak Update: Zero COVID-Positive Cases
Vermont DOC Reports New Positive Cases at Three Facilities September 7, 2021 Testing finds five new incarcerated individuals and staff positives in Newport, Springfield, St. Albans. Read more about Vermont DOC Reports New Positive Cases at Three Facilities
