NEWRY — Matterhorn Ski Bar updated its Facebook page Friday morning, announcing that two employees had contracted COVID-19. The restaurant plans to close its doors until they receive guidance from the Maine CDC. The restaurant spent the weekend trying to make sure all employees got tested. The Facebook post read “If you were here on […]
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News, Politics
Vaccines and masks: Biden plan aims to break pandemic cycle
A coronavirus action plan to be introduced by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Pharmacies set to expand role in vaccine rollout, but experience in Maine is mixed
Walgreens and CVS have administered only a fraction of the vaccine doses they’ve been allocated, and state officials question whether they will be able to expand their efforts anytime soon.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘What about us?’ Older folks wait for vaccine
For the seniors living at the Esplanade and places like it, these are bleak and uncertain times.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Updated Q&A: When will it be my turn under the new plan?
Maine’s new vaccine strategy gives higher priority to police, firefighters and other first responders, as well as older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 closes schools fourth time due to COVID-19 cases
Dirigo high, middle and elementary buildings off limits to in-person learning.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Routine changes and fear of uncertainty is causing anxiety in students
Molly Donovan enrolled her two daughters in home schooling after they expressed fear of COVID-19. Donovan said that the level of anxiety her children have shown her is “terrifying.”
Posted inMaine
Maine shifts vaccine strategy to focus on older residents, high-risk patients, emergency workers
The virus continues to spread rapidly even as Maine works to vaccinate as many health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities as it can.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Farmington and Wilton enter into a mutual aid agreement
The five-year agreement outlines shared public works personnel resources during emergency scenarios.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State may change hospitals’ vaccine guidelines to prioritize workers who face most risk
Maine’s CDC director says the state wants to be more explicit with hospitals about which health care workers should get priority for vaccination.