Cumberland, Kennebec, Somerset and York counties all had substantial rates of community transmission. Sagadahoc County was the only neighboring county that had a low transmission rate.
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U.N. health agency calls for moratorium on vaccine booster shots
While the developing world lags in delivering first shots, Israel, France, Germany and many Middle Eastern countries are administering booster doses.
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Posted inMaine, News
UMaine System will require COVID-19 vaccines for students on campus this fall
The system cited the spread of the delta variant in its decision to accelerate the timeline for requiring vaccines.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based school district offering remote learning to medically vulnerable young students
POLAND — Kindergarten and elementary school students in Regional School Unit 16 will have the conditional option to continue remote learning this year. RSU 16 administrators plan to keep a remote learning option for the coming academic year for students through sixth grade, “who are determined to be medically unable to attend school in […]
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Whom do unvaccinated Americans blame for COVID-19 surge? Here’s what a poll found
Only 10% blame unvaccinated people like themselves.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say
Confusing recommendations from the state and data from the CDC showing inconsistency with “breakthrough” cases are adding to the distrust in the vaccines’ efficacy.
Posted inMaine
Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event
The fair kicks off on Thursday with plans to bring the circus to town as a new addition to the longstanding 10-day event.
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Tyson Foods will require all U.S. employees to be vaccinated by November
Less than half of Tyson’s workforce is currently vaccinated, chief executive Donnie King said Tuesday.
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New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms
The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.
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MaineHealth will require staff, including Maine Med employees, to be vaccinated by Oct. 1
The state’s largest health care network becomes the latest provider to mandate staff vaccinations as the delta variant drives up case numbers in Maine.