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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
At UMaine, back on campus but still online for many classes
Some learners chafe at lost in-class experiences; others appreciate remote flexibility. For now, the university system doesn't seem ready to reverse its pandemic-era shift.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
To-go alcoholic drinks may be here to stay
Despite objections from public health advocates, a legislative committee voted Wednesday in favor of permanently legalizing the pandemic-era practice of to-go cocktails, wine, and beer.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
New COVID-19 variant spreads in Maine, but hospitalizations not expected to spike
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said a wall of immunity should help prevent the outbreaks experienced last winter.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2022
Child-care funding cliff nears, putting Maine families and facilities at risk
As pandemic relief dwindles, 'the workforce behind the workforce' worries about its ability to keep providing high-demand services without significant and sustained support.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
China eases some COVID rules after widespread protests, demands for president to resign
Chinese authorities have eased some anti-virus rules but affirmed their severe 'zero COVID' strategy after protesters demanded President Xi Jinping resign in the biggest show of opposition to the ruling Communist Party in decades
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PublishedOctober 7, 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing in Maine
But public health experts say increased vaccinations and access to treatments mean the situation is not as dire as last winter.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2022
Flu season begins this month, but questions remain for what’s ahead
Typically cases peak in December or January, but the pandemic over the last two years has made Maine’s flu season anything but typical.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2022
Thousands of Maine people per day getting their booster doses
Supplies are 'sufficient, but limited,' says Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2022
Health care workers suing state over vaccine mandate reveal names in court
The seven plaintiffs suing the state lost their jobs at MaineHealth, Genesis Healthcare, MaineGeneral Health and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center when they refused to get the vaccine because of their religious beliefs.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2022
Maine health care workers have until Monday to reveal names in lawsuit over vaccine mandate
The 9 health care workers had sued Gov. Mills over the state's COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
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