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Coronavirus

Published
February 4, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Glenridge long-term care center in Augusta

MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said eight residents and five staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 15.
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February 4, 2021

U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 450,000; daily death toll remains stubbornly high

The daily toll amounts to 50,000 new fatalities in the last two weeks alone.
Published
February 4, 2021

Central Maine teachers await answers on their COVID-19 vaccinations

Officials with the Maine Department of Education have said they did not know when teachers will receive the vaccine.
Published
February 4, 2021

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.
Published
February 4, 2021

MaineGeneral’s ‘selective’ vaccination pilot program was inconsistent with state policy, DHHS commissioner says

At a news briefing Thursday, Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the DHHS 'got assurances' that selective vaccination processes will not continue at MaineGeneral Health.

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Published
February 4, 2021

Waterville area public works departments have not used mutual COVID agreement

Public works departments in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland have not had to use each others' services because of COVID-19.
Published
February 4, 2021

Winslow after-school program reports case of COVID-19

Superintendent: The district was notified Wednesday afternoon a person associated with the child care program at Winslow Elementary School had tested positive.
Published
February 4, 2021

Stuck in D.C., Biden team pitches rest of America on ‘go big’ virus aid

A main goal of the administration is to stop people from getting bogged down in the tangle of partisan deal-making and convince them that every penny of the package is needed.
Published
February 4, 2021

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
Published
February 4, 2021

Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid

As the pandemic began to unfold, scores of Catholic dioceses across the U.S. received aid through the Paycheck Protection Program while sitting on well over $10 billion in cash.