But it’s going to take time to inoculate everyone, given the logistics of door-to-door vaccination in such a large, rural state.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Want to volunteer at the vaccination clinic? Some FAQs
Here are some answers to questions about volunteering at the mass vaccination clinic at the Auburn Mall.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn Mall vaccination site runs with help from over 100 volunteers
Four volunteers at the mass vaccination clinic in Auburn talk about why they are helping out, what they do, and the relief and happiness they see every day.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
COVID-19 case count in Maine exceeds 300 for fourth straight day
Though 37% of Mainers have now received a first vaccine dose, the unvaccinated population is disproportionately young.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
COVID-19 cases reported at Lewiston-Auburn schools
Lewiston High School Assistant Principal Jay Dufour speculated that the uptick in cases may be due to youth activities and events outside of the school system.
Posted inNews
Bath high school closed through Wednesday after COVID-19 outbreak
Morse High School reported three new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, after the CDC declared an outbreak last week.
Posted inMaine, News
Ramadan: Maine Islamic leaders battle misconception about vaccines and fasting
Islamic leaders around the country are spreading the word ahead of Ramadan that it’s OK to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during fasting for the most sacred month of the year for Muslims.
Posted inNation / World, News
Trump officials celebrated efforts to block, alter CDC reports on coronavirus
Many of the Trump officials clashing with government scientists had little or no previous experience in combating infectious disease.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports 438 new cases, with 45% of them in people under 30
At least 2 vaccination clinics have been canceled next week because the state is expecting a big drop-off in doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?
COVID-19 vaccines rolling out around the world weren’t compared to each other in studies, so it’s hard to tell how they might differ in effectiveness