Vaccinations are underway for children ages 5-11 in some pediatricians’ offices, and clinics are ramping up to give the shots.
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U.S. to require COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies’ employees by Jan. 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says those that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Vaccine rollout for children 5 to 11 underway, nursing home outbreak grows to 70
Ten residents of Rumford Community Home have died thus far as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak that began last month.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
First vaccinations given to young children as COVID keeps tight grip on Maine
The rates of infections and deaths in Maine remain high as schools and healthcare providers ramp up to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain schools move to remote learning until Nov. 15
Many students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past few days.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Federal CDC gives final approval to COVID vaccines for kids 5-11
The announcement came only hours after an advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be opened to the 28 million youngsters in that age group.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports 862 new cases of COVID-19 over a three-day period
In response to U.S. CDC approval, Maine is expected to begin administering vaccines to 5- to 11-year-olds as soon as next week.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hundreds of Maine health care workers leave jobs over vaccine mandate, but most stay
Hospitals had a compliance rate of 95% or higher as the mandate took effect Friday.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Augusta-based MaineGeneral loses 191 employees, about 4% of workforce, over COVID vaccine mandate
The staffing disclosure came following last week’s deadline for the state’s health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.