MaineGeneral said that over 400,000 calls were made Friday by elderly Mainers wanting the vaccine.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 357 new coronavirus cases, 20 more deaths
Eighteen of the 20 deaths occurred over two weeks earlier in January and have now been attributed to COVID-19.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Four COVID-19 cases at Roak Block apartments in Auburn
One resident has been hospitalized.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Stimulus checks arriving in unsealed envelopes a mail processing machine error, says USPS
Sun Spotters had written in to the Sun Journal about receiving their stimulus checks in unsealed envelopes. According to a spokesman from the United States Postal Service, the problem likely began at the offices of the U.S. Treasury.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Some Maine hospitals reporting shortage of protective gear
Worse than national average, 29 percent of state’s hospitals need more equipment to keep workers safe.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff
The seven campuses will still encourage everyone who wants vaccinations to get them, a spokesman said.
Posted inNation / World
Unconventional mass vaccination help wanted: Fast-food managers, road race experts
Event organizers and other logistics experts are using their skills to help the nation vaccinate as many people against COVID-19 as possible.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers are approved to receive $221 million so far in new PPP loan round
More than 2,400 small employers have been approved for forgivable loans intended to keep workers on payroll and cover essential business expenses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine labor group calls for OSHA to codify new COVID-19 guidance
New recommendations are just that, but could lead to regulations and stepped-up enforcement for workplaces that violate coronavirus safety.