Some health care providers have begun preparing for booster shots in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization, which could come as early as Friday.
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Over 200 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago’s Lollapalooza
The four-day music festival drew about 385,000 people.
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Mills mandates vaccinations for all health care workers in Maine
The announcement comes as case rates rise because of the delta variant and after outbreaks affecting two Maine hospitals.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Masks now recommended for all tri-county region, most of state
Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, along with 10 other counties in the state as of Wednesday, were considered to have substantial levels of community transmission of COVID-19.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
COVID-19 testing for travel can mean added cost
Insurance is typically not being accepted for elective testing required for travel.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based healthy coalition gets $1 million federal grant to help vaccine efforts in five counties
The project’s target population includes the unvaccinated in the service areas of Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Schools fight back against Republican governors, defy bans on masks
Districts in blue-leaning urban areas especially are rebelling against the laws.
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COVID-19 tour of duty: Waterford health care worker provides care across the country
A member of the federal government’s National Disaster Medical System worked front lines against the pandemic across the country.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations
The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.
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CDC urges vaccines for women during pregnancy
The advice comes as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus.