Over half of those who lost a primary caregiver are Black or Hispanic Americans, according to a new study.
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Posted inNation / World
Biden, a convert to vaccine mandates, champions compliance on visit to Illinois
The president took that message to a construction site run by Clayco, a large building firm that announced a new vaccinate-or-test requirement for its workforce in conjunction with his visit.
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9, Franklin Community Health Network urge eligible students to get vaccinated
The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent and Franklin Community Health Network president released a joint statement urging eligible students and family members to get vaccinated.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation / World, News
Pfizer’s request to OK shots for kids a relief for parents
Approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 could bring many families a step closer to being done with remote learning, virus scares and repeated school shutdowns and quarantines.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Hospitalizations decline even as COVID-19 cases and school outbreaks continue to mount
Cases remain high in Maine even as transmission has slowed in other parts of the country. But hospitalizations have decreased by 30% over the last 2 weeks.
Posted inMaine, News
Jail problems nearly boil over after Cumberland County declares emergency
A steady, years-long stream of departures at the jail has turned a small COVID-19 outbreak into a full-blown crisis.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Q&A: Why are breakthrough COVID cases rising in Maine? And what is the latest on booster shots?
This Q&A looks at the breakthrough cases, what is behind the numbers and how booster shots fit into this latest chapter of the pandemic
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn father threatens to sue School Committee over mask policy
John Stark said his 7-year-old son is being abused because of the masking policy.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Maine
September was the worst month of the pandemic for Franklin County
Franklin County saw more new cases in September than any other month since COVID-19 surfaced in Maine.
Posted inNation / World
As U.S. summer surge wanes, more mandates in the works
If people give up masks and social distancing and stop getting vaccinated, ‘we could be right back here in the winter with surge five,’ an infectious-disease specialist says.