The U.N.-backed Medicines Patent Pool says that nearly three dozen companies worldwide will soon start making generic versions of Pfizer’s coronavirus pill.
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COVID hospitalizations continue to decline in Maine
But Aroostook and Washington counties still fall into the high-risk category, according to federal guidelines.
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Auburn Mall vaccination site closing after one year of operation
National Guard members have helped Central Maine Healthcare staff.
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Child care centers to receive quarter-million COVID-19 tests from state
Maine reports 20 deaths and 306 cases of the coronavirus as trends continue to decline in the state overall.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Masking is now optional in RSU 73
Masking is now optional in all Regional School Unit 73 buildings and buses.
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Biden signs budget bill with Ukraine aid but no COVID cash
The White House had asked for $22.5 billion for vaccines and treatment, but that was trimmed during talks to $15.6 billion and ultimately dropped altogether.
Posted inMaine
Rep. Golden tests positive as Maine reports 354 new COVID-19 cases over 3 days
The state also reported 2 additional deaths on Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Proof of vaccination no longer required at Cross Insurance Arena
The city of Portland, meanwhile, lifts its mask mandate at venues such as Merrill Auditorium and the Portland Expo, but keeps its proof-of-vaccination requirement in place.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline in Maine
Merrill Auditorium, Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena went mask optional on Monday
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Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’
“I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise,” Obama said on Twitter.