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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
Facing pressure, state lab to stop processing COVID-19 tests for hospitals
Six hospitals rely on the Maine CDC lab almost exclusively, while others do so in times of surging demand.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
U.S. regulators confirm Pfizer vaccine strongly protective against COVID-19
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2020
‘Route out’ of pandemic: U.K. gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses
A retired British shop clerk received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2020
Maine to receive first allotment of vaccines in series of shipments
The first round of shipments, totaling 72,925 doses destined for front-line health care workers and long-term care residents, will include both Pfizer and Moderna products, the Maine CDC says.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2020
COVID-19 patient numbers return to peak at Maine Med, surge at other hospitals
Statewide hospitalizations hit an all-time high of 144 Thursday, though only 43 were in intensive care, a healthier ratio than at other times in the past two weeks.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2020
Hospitals are increasingly under cyberattack as they cope with COVID-19 surge
Even a small technical disruption can quickly ripple out into patient care when a center's capacity is stretched thin, say experts.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
Maine hospitals preparing for rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
Hospital systems across the state are lining up ultra-cold freezers and preparing to vaccinate staff and other community members within weeks, but some Mainers may not be vaccinated until later next year.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
Lewiston Police Department reports 11 cases in COVID-19 outbreak
"At this time we are continuing police operations, though the public may find certain administrative functions have been scaled back," the Lewiston Police Department stated.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
As virus surges, Maine hospitals hold their own
Hospitals have outpaced the disease in adding critical care capacity as coronavirus hospitalizations have hit record levels.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2020
Pushed to rush, FDA head says vaccine approval isn’t automatic
Dr. Stephen Hahn's comments came just hours before he met with the White House chief of staff.
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