Vermont shatters previous record of COVID hospitalizations

Vermont has 84 COVID-19 hospitalizations, beating its previous record on Nov. 23 at almost 70 COVID-19 hospitalizations, VT Digger reported.

The increase in hospitalizations comes as Vermont is struggling with staffing shortages. Some medical procedures that are considered nonessential have been postponed to make room for COVID-19 patients.

During a press conference Tuesday, officials said a majority of those in the hospital are unvaccinated, according to the local outlet.