The U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
When will COVID-19 vaccines be widely available globally?
WASHINGTON — Experts say it could be 2023 or later before the shots are widely available in some countries. The United States, Israel and the United Kingdom are among the nations where about half or more of the population has gotten at least one shot. In some countries, including South Africa, Pakistan and Venezuela, less […]
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Daily vaccinations decreased again last week in Maine
State reports 199 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the third consecutive day with fewer than 200 cases.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine lawmakers could head back to the State House soon
The Legislature has been meeting at the Augusta Civic Center to maintain distancing, but new federal and state guidelines have prompted legislative leaders to begin planning for a return to the Capitol.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Spike in lumber prices not helping most Maine wood suppliers
Unless more sawmills come on line, the huge jump in prices for building materials likely won’t filter down to wood suppliers in Maine.
Posted inMaine
In photos: Maine teens who got vaccines
Press Herald photographers caught up to Portland-area high school students getting their COVID-19 vaccinations this spring. Here’s what they had to say.
Posted inNation / World
Some aren’t ready to give up masks despite new CDC guidance
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases
Posted inNation / World
U.S. CDC director says mask turnaround based solely on science
Rochelle Walensky defends the quick to decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people.
Posted inMaine
Maine CDC reports 194 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Sunday was the second day in a row of infections under 200 as Mainers get ready for relaxed rules on indoor mask-wearing next week.
Posted inNews
After the panic, home cooks face down their pandemic stashes
Remember when everyone was hoarding canned goods, pasta, dried beans, and all kinds of grains? What happened to all that stuff?