The coronavirus mutant widely known as stealth omicron is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s pandemic death toll passes 2,000 while COVID hospitalizations drop to 4-month low
As Maine hospitalizations drop below 200 patients for the first time since October, the state reports 53 additional deaths from a review of vital records.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Starting next month, masks no longer required in Lisbon schools
Masks will not be required in Lisbon schools beginning March 14, after the school committee voted unanimously to drop its mandate on Tuesday. While Lisbon School Department Superintendent Richard Green suggested starting this new policy March 7, the board won’t drop the mandate for another week, giving students and staff time to adjust and see […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pressure eases on Maine hospitals as patient counts continue to drop
Hospitals are beginning to ease pandemic restrictions, and South Portland and Brunswick rescinded indoor mask mandates this week.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Is omicron leading us to herd immunity against COVID?
Early hopes faded for several reasons, experts say.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear oral arguments on Maine vaccine mandate
The decision was expected because the court twice rejected emergency applications to block the mandate last year.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Wastewater tests show COVID-19’s continuing decline in Maine
COVID-19 hospitalizations also are down, more than 50% since the January peak.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Australia welcomes back tourists with toy koalas, Tim Tams, vegemite
The nation removes its travel restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID hospitalizations in Maine cut in half since omicron peak last month
As of Monday, 216 people were hospitalized with the virus in Maine, the lowest total since Nov. 9.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
People will still be advised to stay home if they are sick – but will no longer get extra financial support.