With 34 active cases, students are told to stay inside their rooms until next Tuesday to reduce spread of highly contagious virus.
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WHO: Europe’s vaccination program is ‘unacceptably slow’
Europe remains the second-most affected region in the world in terms of new coronavirus infections and deaths.
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What side effects might I expect from the COVID-19 vaccines?
Many people never experience the least bit of discomfort from the COVID-19 vaccines, but mild side effects are common. They include swelling in the affected arm, nausea and chills.
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Pfizer says vaccine effective at least 6 months, protects against South African variant
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study.
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All Mainers age 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday
Gov. Janet Mills says it may still take some time to schedule an appointment, even as vaccine allocations for Maine from the federal government continue to increase.
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Rent relief slowly making its way to Maine tenants and landlords
The latest 2 federal stimulus packages have earmarked a total of $352 million for Maine to keep tenants housed and cover amounts owed to landlords and utility providers.
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Bates sets new high for students in COVID-19 isolation
Bates College has seen the number of students requiring isolation housing rise from one a week ago to 16 now.
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Maine seafood industry set to receive new $17 million federal bailout
The state will receive about $17.1 million out of $255 million in federal funding included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
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Rockland ferry terminal closed after COVID-19 case
The terminal will stay closed until Friday morning while officials notify close contacts and clean the building after a staff member tested positive for the virus.
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France announces 3-week school closure, domestic travel ban
The move is a departure from the government’s policy in recent months, which has focused on regionalized restrictions.