The nation is ready to provide up to 300 million doses to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
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Infections and lockdowns at Cumberland County Jail ease for now
But new infections inside the jail mean the virus is still circulating.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal judge refuses to block Maine vaccine mandate for health care workers
Judge Jon Levy denies a motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit seeking a religious exemption, meaning health care workers must get inoculated by Friday to comply with state rules.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine sees jump in vaccinations among health care workers as deadline nears
Meanwhile, signs are mixed about whether Maine’s COVID-19 surge is easing.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
With 48 COVID-19 cases, RSU 73 has over 300 students quarantined
As of Thursday, Oct. 7, 296 students in RSU 73 had to quarantine from school with another 76 students needing to quarantine outside of school.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Medical Center temporarily stops pediatric and trauma admissions
Acute nursing staff shortages prompted the decision.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Can I get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time?
Health officials say it’s OK to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals remains elevated
The count rose slightly Monday to 165, but remains below the peak numbers the state was reporting 2 weeks ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Vital services that rely on MaineCare struggle to compete for workers
In a tight labor market exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, managers of care facilities funded by the state’s version of Medicaid say hiring has never been harder.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen over past week
Maine hospitals had 150 patients with the infectious disease on Sunday, compared to 205 a week before.