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Posted inNation / World
‘Horrible’ weeks ahead as India’s virus catastrophe worsens
A top expert is warning that the coming weeks in India will be “horrible,” as COVID-19 infections and deaths mount with alarming speed and there is no end in sight to the crisis
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine drops residency requirement for getting COVID-19 vaccinations
The state’s vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
12 new positive cases reported in Lewiston schools as COVID-19 continues to spread
As of Monday, 156 students and 51 staff members had contracted the virus since schools reopened Sept. 14, according to the Lewiston Public Schools website.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
FEMA mobile vaccine clinic in Fryeburg wraps up, heads to Turner
The clinic administered just under 600 vaccines during the four days: 165 on Friday, 205 on Saturday, 105 on Sunday and 119 on Monday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Oxford Hills
FEMA mobile clinic coming back to Oxford, Windham for second round of shots
Solid dates are not yet set, but the clinic should be returning in the next two weeks.
Posted inNation / World
Virus restrictions easing in U.S. and Europe while India faces disaster
EU officials announce a proposal to relax limits on travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine restaurants hope to get ‘back in the game’ with new pandemic relief funds
Starting Monday, food and beverage businesses could begin applying for grants from a $28.6 billion fund included in the American Rescue Plan.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live concert
President Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.’
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s first mass COVID-19 vaccination site to close as state shifts immunization strategy
As demand declines, resources are being moved from large-scale venues to other settings, such as doctor’s offices, clinics and pharmacies.