CDC’s credibility is eroded by internal blunders and external attacks as coronavirus vaccine campaigns loom

The CDC has experienced a loss of institutional credibility at a time when the nation desperately needs to know whom to trust.

Chickenpox and pertussis cases decline, but Maine’s school vaccination rates remain low

Maine's vaccine exemption rate for kindergarten-age children last year was 5.6 percent, the same as it was in 2018-19, when Maine had the fourth-highest opt-out rate in the nation.

Maine CDC warns of community spread of COVID-19 in York County

State health officials reported 18 new coronavirus cases in York County on Thursday out of 43 statewide, driving up the statewide rolling average.

Lewiston school staffer goes into quarantine; Auburn student tests positive

Four COVID-19 cases discovered at Buffalo Wild Wings in Auburn

Buffalo Wild Wings at 648 Turner St. shut down for deep cleaning, and its ill employees are in isolation, officials said.

Maine CDC head recommends flu shot, increased vigilance as winter approaches

During a web panel with Mid Coast Hospital CEO Lois Skilling, Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, discussed coronavirus, his concerns surrounding cold and flu season, and the push for a vaccine.

CDC director says coronavirus vaccines won’t be widely available until middle of 2021

But President Trump later questions the testimony of Robert Redfield, saying the CDC chief was wrong in his estimation of how fast a potential vaccine will be available to the general public.

U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, but it would take months

Although President Trump asserted Tuesday that a vaccine could be 3 to 4 weeks away, officials made it clear widespread availability would take months.

What are the different types of coronavirus tests?

Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories

Fewer Americans had health insurance in 2019 than in 2018, report shows

Nearly 30 million people in the country lacked coverage at some point in 2019, 1 million more than the previous year.