Millions who initially were cited as a priority group have gotten slowly bumped down the list.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Schools are serving fewer meals and losing money
Because of remote instruction, students are eating at home.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports over 200 COVID-19 cases for second day in a row
There was one additional death as Maine prepares to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults by May 1 under a Biden administration directive.
Posted inHealth, News
Shah: Mainers made Maine safer than other states
Dr. Nirav Shah of the Maine Center for Disease Control credits residents for lower percentages of COVID-19 cases, deaths than other states.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Local seniors get their 2nd vaccine dose, share what they’ll do next
On Friday, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center administered second COVID-19 vaccines to senior citizens. With the CDC giving the green light to resume some activities two weeks after the second shots, we asked the happy vaccine recipients what they are going to do with their newfound freedom.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Vaccine clinics around the state give older school employees a shot in the arm
Those 60 and older are being vaccinated in Brunswick and at other dedicated clinics this weekend as the state continues its efforts to prioritize educators and childcare workers.
Posted inNation / World
Biden promises vaccine eligibility for all adults by May 1. Will it happen?
Supply is expected to remain tightly constrained through much of March but then expand considerably in April.
Posted inNation / World
COVID-19 deaths are falling, but Americans ‘must remain vigilant,’ CDC chief says
Public health experts say it’s too soon to say, definitively, what’s driving declines, but they suspect a post-holiday drop in traveling and indoor gatherings, widespread mask wearing and the vaccine rollout have all contributed.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Educators ages 60 and older to be vaccinated Saturday at Augusta Civic Center clinic
In order to attend, teachers and staff that met the age requirement had to be selected by their school district.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Pandemic has been a boon for billionaires
The wealth of 9 of the country’s top titans has increased by more than $360 billion in the past year. And they are all tech barons.