Nationwide, only about 14% of the population that is younger than 18 has had even a first dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to data from Mayo Clinic.
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Maine school leaders say the pandemic taught them valuable lessons
School superintendents say the pandemic taught valuable lessons they will carry forward. And proved the strength and resilience of staff and students alike.
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COVID-19 also spread new words, phrases
In a Word: The simple act of getting (or not getting) a shot — also called a ‘jab’ or a Fauci ouchie — has spawned its own additions to our vocabulary. Words and phases include “streetery,” “the moveable middle” and “vacctivists.”
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Maine has 4 more COVID-19 deaths as case count edges higher
The Maine CDC reported 58 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, bringing the seven-day average to 36.4 cases.
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Turner teens capture local impact of COVID-19 in new student-made documentary
Teens at Leavitt Area High School participated in a summer filmmaking course to learn about the craft and capture life in central Maine during the pandemic.
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Biden grapples with virus surge as vaccine hesitance persists
Cases of COVID-19 have tripled over the past three weeks, and hospitalizations and deaths are rising among unvaccinated people.
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Officials advise wearing masks in Las Vegas as COVID cases rise
The recommendation affects casinos, concerts and clubs where business has boomed since restrictions were lifted.
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Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week
The ‘Iron Lady’ of Paris was ordered shut in October as France battled its second virus surge of the pandemic.
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‘Pandemic of the unvaccinated’ burdens busy U.S. hospitals
The fear now at some hospitals is that they will have to postpone non-COVID-19 care again – and risk the potential health consequences for patients.
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UMaine System plans to require vaccines when FDA gives final approval
The system also announced plans for unvaccinated students and staff to participate in required COVID testing and quarantine upon arriving on campuses this fall.