The state reports 60 more ‘breakthrough’ cases among vaccinated people as shifting transmission rates and the patchwork of classifications in Maine cause confusion.
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Q&A: Am I going to need a booster shot for COVID-19?
That could be the case eventually, but as of now there is no official recommendation.
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Maine panel of experts weighs in on how schools can open safely amid COVID
A pediatrician, a family physician and an elementary school principal at a virtual forum discussed vaccines, mask policies and other factors that will play into opening schools safely this fall.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘You really want to take that chance?’: New mask guidance elicits frustration with what brought Maine to this point
Maine is following the U.S. CDC and recommending that in areas of high transmission, all people wear masks indoors again. The change has left some confused and others frustrated.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Students through grade 8, all unvaccinated through grade 12 to wear masks for new school year, RSU 9 says
The Board of Directors reviewed plans for the 2021-22 school year, and discussed the district’s difficulty filling open positions.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Millinocket hospital is first in Maine to require COVID vaccines for employees
Millinocket Regional Hospital will require its entire staff to receive Pfizer or Moderna shots once they receive final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Posted inNation / World
Biden orders tough new vaccination rules for federal workers
The president is also directing the Defense Department to look into adding the COVID-19 shot to its list of required vaccinations for members of the military.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Maine expands renter assistance, with federal eviction moratorium set to expire Saturday
The White House said President Biden would have extended the federal eviction moratorium, but the Supreme Court signaled it could be extended only until the end of the month.
Posted inMaine, News
Orrington church asks U.S. Supreme Court for pre-emptive ban on COVID-19 restrictions
The church that previously sued over coronavirus restrictions now wants to stop Gov. Janet Mills from reinstating them.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine sticks to mask guidance as COVID-19 hot spots shift and cases climb again
The Maine CDC says residents can check its website for daily updates that identify the counties where indoor masking is recommended for all people. New cases hit 120 on Thursday.