The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.
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Lisbon school committee calls for mask mandate
The school committee voted Monday evening to mandate face coverings for students and staff regardless of vaccination status.
Maine could see a jump in new COVID-19 cases within days
Maine CDC’s director says. ‘The numbers are high and they are going up’ as the agency reviews 1,700 positive results, largely from unvaccinated people.
Query: Why are you not getting vaccinated?
The COVID-19 vaccines are proven to substantially reduce the risk of severe illness and death from the virus. If you haven’t gotten the vaccine yet, the Sun Journal would like to know, why? What are your thoughts about the vaccine? What are your fears? What – or who – could convince you to get one […]
Pfizer approval makes more Maine employers likely to consider vaccine mandates
But there is opposition to mandates in some quarters, and businesses must try to balance workplace safety against employees’ morale, labor shortages and other challenges.
UMaine System reports 66% vaccination rate as fall semester nears
Staff and students who did not register their vaccination status as of 5 p.m. Friday are being asked to undergo COVID-19 testing and quarantine when they arrive.
Lewiston schools masking vote may be reconsidered
The School Committee will hold an emergency meeting Thursday night.
Military members required to get COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the FDA approved the vaccine.
Judge hears power struggle over masking in Florida schools
At least seven school districts representing more than 1 million Florida students were defying the governor’s order and others have scheduled votes soon on the issue.
State EMS regulators agree to give more time for some personnel to get vaccines
Fire and ambulance officials warned Monday the state’s vaccine mandate will lead to an exodus of firefighters and EMS personnel from already stressed staffs.