The state expects 22,475 vaccine doses next week, an increase of 1,000 doses first announced by the Biden administration.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Coronavirus variant detected in Franklin County
The first confirmed case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 in Maine was contracted by a Franklin County resident.
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The Latest: New York released over 9,000 virus patients into nursing homes, records show
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Three Oxford Hills schools remote until Feb. 22
PARIS — SAD 17 continues its efforts to keep COVID-19 outbreaks from Oxford Hills schools. But unfortunately, it requires an aggressive response that includes ongoing quarantines and quickly adjusting to remote learning when necessary. Lately, distance learning has been a consequence of staff shortages more than active cases. With three staff members at Guy E. […]
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Farmington nursing home reports 29 cases of COVID-19
According to reports from the facility management, 19 residents and 10 staff have tested positive for the virus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County commissioner offers new resolution that forbids county officials from enforcing mask mandate
Isaiah Lary’s statement advocates for prohibiting the county from using funds, personnel or resources to enforce the governor’s orders to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
More than 6,000 Maine employers receive new pandemic aid
About $463 million in new Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans has been approved in the month since applications started.
Posted inMaine
First case of COVID-19 variant from U.K. detected in Maine
State health officials said the variant first discovered in the United Kingdom was detected in a Franklin County resident who had traveled out of the country.
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Government investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam
There have been already more than 1,250 raids by law enforcement that resulted in the seizure of 10 million counterfeit 3M masks alone.
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CDC study finds double masks or tighter fit can reduce virus transmission by 95%
The agency says people can wear a cloth mask on top of a disposable surgical mask ‘for better fit and extra protection.’