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Two Vermont Counties Still Have No Reported Coronavirus Cases

Matt McDonald

Does Vermont have two counties that have not been touched by novel coronavirus yet?

According to the Burlington Free Press, the Vermont Department of Health says there are two counties in the state that have not reported any cases of this coronavirus strand yet:  Grand Isle and Essex.

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Hands-Free Driving Law Takes Full Effect in Massachusetts

Matt McDonald

Now, people who have their cell phone in their hand when driving in Massachusetts are under threat of hefty fines. The state's distracted driving law officially took effect on Wednesday, April 1, as CBS Boston reports.

From February 23, when the law went into effect, to March 31, offenders were supposed to receive a warning if stopped by police. Now, however, they are supposed to be fined.

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