The hospital’s president says the decision was not prompted by Maine’s impending vaccine mandate for health care workers, as more than 98% of the hospital network’s staff is fully vaccinated.
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Moscow to shut shops, schools as COVID-19 deaths soar
President Vladimir Putin has voiced consternation about vaccine hesitancy.
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Posted inMaine
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations show no signs of easing in Maine
Virus transmission remains heaviest in the state’s least vaccinated counties.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue students, parents plan ‘freedom of choice’ walkout on Friday
The walkout, which is being organized by parent and former Director Jesse Sillanpaa, is to take a stand against pandemic policies.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway, Oxford emergency medical responders fully vaccinated; Buckfield may lose three
But pressure builds on health care agencies as workers quit and systems are stretched to the brink.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Unvaccinated patients and employees driving COVID outbreaks in Maine hospitals
Maine hospitals have had 13 outbreaks resulting in one death since vaccinations for their employees became widely available.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Poll: Should school districts require all unvaccinated students and staff to be tested weekly?
The Auburn Education Association has asked that the district require all students and school workers be vaccinated or tested weekly — in addition to use masking and observe social distancing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn Education Association urges district to require testing for unvaccinated students, staff
Association President Angela Delorme cited the steep rise in COVID-19 cases as evidence that more safety measures are needed.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Central Maine Healthcare CEO warns of ‘perfect storm’ as vaccine deadline nears
At a media briefing Wednesday, Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew repeated that the state has been working closely with health care providers on staffing shortages.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Maine CDC investigating outbreaks at Clover Health Care, Paris Town Office
Another staff member at Rumford Community home tested positive, bringing the total cases there to 48 residents and staff.