Maine and the nation continue to see a steady increase in cases as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads widely, particularly among the unvaccinated.
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Posted inMaine, News
With more vaccine mandates in Maine, you may need proof that you’re inoculated
Some businesses have begun asking customers to show their COVID-19 vaccination cards, while others are launching portals or apps for uploading images of the cards.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
COVID-19 case trends continue steady rise, one month following record lows
The level of community transmission in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties was moderate, but if trends continue that is likely to change to substantial or high.
Posted inNation / World
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
With more than 600 colleges and universities now requiring proof of COVID-19 inoculations, an online industry has sprung up offering fake vaccine cards
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC investigates outbreaks at Maine Med and Belfast hospital
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Maine has ticked up in recent weeks as the delta variant has led to an increase in cases.
Posted inNation / World
Pentagon will require vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15
This reflects similar decisions by governments and companies around the world, as nations struggle with the highly contagious delta variant.
Posted inNation / World
Marjorie Taylor Greene fans cheer low vaccination rate in Alabama
Officials toss out over 65,000 doses that expired, citing low demand that experts have partly attributed to the politicization of the vaccine.
Posted inNation / World
DeSantis’ battle against mask, vaccine mandates nears boiling point in Florida
The state is the epicenter of a spike, reporting a fifth of all new U.S. infections and current hospitalizations.
Posted inNation / World
Fauci hopeful COVID vaccines get full FDA approval within weeks
The FDA has only granted emergency-use approval of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, but the agency is expected to soon give full approval to Pfizer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Surge in ‘COVID puppy’ adoptions overwhelms pet services in Maine
With Maine’s workforce largely going remote because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have adopted dogs to keep them company.