Confusion, frustration as older Mainers try to navigate vaccination registration maze

The lack of a statewide centralized system has led to a hodgepodge, complicating inoculations for many.

Johnson & Johnson seeks emergency authorization for single-shot vaccine

If cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, it will be the 3rd authorized coronavirus vaccine in the United States.

COVID-19 inpatient numbers lowest in 2 months but still high in Lewiston and western Maine

The burden fell or remained flat at most of Maine’s hospitals, mirroring recent national trends and creating breathing space for medical staff.

MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment

MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.

Does wearing two masks provide more protection?

Health experts recommend a single cloth mask with multiple layers, but doubling up on masks could offer added protection in certain situations

McKinsey agrees to pay nearly $600 million for its role in opioid crisis

The payments are earmarked for abating the raging overdose and addiction crisis that has deepened during the coronavirus pandemic.

Threat of COVID-19 variants adds urgency to vaccination campaign

Health experts say it's inevitable that variants will arrive in Maine, and double masking is a good way to reduce the risk of transmitting the more infectious forms.

Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine boosters will tackle one mutation at a time

Hospitals cancel COVID-19 vaccination clinics as winter storm approaches Maine

Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.

Maine sees progress, frustrations in rollout of vaccinations

With a central registration system still weeks away, experts say state officials need to use the time to build on critical partnerships.