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Coronavirus

Published
August 3, 2021

Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say

Confusing recommendations from the state and data from the CDC showing inconsistency with "breakthrough" cases are adding to the distrust in the vaccines' efficacy.
Published
August 3, 2021

Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event

The fair kicks off on Thursday with plans to bring the circus to town as a new addition to the longstanding 10-day event.
Published
August 3, 2021

New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms

The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.
Published
August 3, 2021

U.S. says it’s sent more than 110 million COVID vaccines to 60 countries

While notable, the 110 million doses the U.S. has donated largely through the COVAX global vaccine program represent a fraction of what is needed worldwide.
Published
August 3, 2021

MaineHealth will require staff, including Maine Med employees, to be vaccinated by Oct. 1

The state's largest health care network becomes the latest provider to mandate staff vaccinations as the delta variant drives up case numbers in Maine.

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Published
August 3, 2021

Maine Voices: It’s time to lower financial barriers to vaccination

The Maine delegation can help by supporting Protecting Seniors Through Immunization, letting those on Medicare access all recommended shots at no extra cost.
Published
August 2, 2021

Refugees pushed to back of the line amid vaccine shortages

The World Health Organization placed refugees in the second priority group, but plans were upended by supply shortages.
Published
August 2, 2021

COVID case rates in central, western Maine continue to rise, but remain below masking recommendation threshold

Seven cases of the delta variant recorded in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties since April.
Published
August 2, 2021

U.S. hits Biden’s COVID vaccination target, nearly a month late

After falling dramatically since April, the pace of U.S. vaccinations has recently accelerated due to the rapid spread of the delta variant.
Published
August 2, 2021

‘It just went boom.’ Florida ICUs are overwhelmed with younger – and sicker – patients

New infections and hospital admissions are rising, driven by the highly contagious delta variant, relatively low vaccination coverage and the resumption of social activities.