Nurse Melody Hill received the hospital’s first Moderna shot Monday afternoon. Approximately 40 of the 500 doses were given out after the initial morning shipment.
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Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine, says ‘nothing to worry about’
President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe
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Lewiston schools report two new cases of COVID-19
Students at Lewiston Middle School and Montello Elementary School have tested positive, according to Superintendent Jake Langlais.
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Central Maine Medical Center receives 60 vials of Moderna vaccine
Maine is expecting to receive 24,200 doses of the Moderna vaccine this week.
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Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won’t be able to get them until there’s enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well
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Congress approves $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The bill includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.
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The Latest: New York Gov. Cuomo asks airlines to test passengers coming from UK
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Lawsuit against Maine venue accused of being ‘superspreader’ puts other businesses at risk
A battle over providing businesses with legal immunity to COVID-19 lawsuits is on hold for the time being in Congress, but businesses are still worried.
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What you need to know about mutating coronavirus strains
Health experts say the strain infects more easily but there’s no evidence that it’s more deadly.
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Mainers over 75 likely to get priority in next wave of vaccinations
The Maine CDC says it will follow guidance from its federal counterpart, which has been urged by an advisory board to prioritize those over 75 and essential workers in the next round of vaccinations.