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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine teachers urge lawmakers to address COVID sick leave loophole
A bill passed last year required local school districts to provide school staff with 15 additional days off for pandemic-related absences, but some districts have not done so since October, citing what opponents call a loophole in the original bill.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?
Experts say how often you can safely wear an N95 or KN95 mask will vary depending on how it’s used
Posted inNation / World
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
He and his family have been isolating since late last week.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Why is it better to wear an N95 than a cloth mask right now?
Health experts suggest stepping up protection against omicron with N95s, KN95s or similar masks
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World
U.S. gives full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The action by the Food and Drug Administration means the agency has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review of Moderna’s shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals jumps back up on Monday
However, wastewater testing in two southern Maine communities suggests the spread of the omicron variant is declining rapidly.
Posted inMaine
Maine CDC provides no update on COVID-19 hospitalizations
The public health agency usually reports the latest number of patients hospitalized statewide with the infectious disease on Sundays.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Athletic directors are feeling the strain of the pandemic
A demanding, high-stress job to begin with has become more complex and emotionally charged.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 cases grow, but hospitalizations are down in Maine
Meanwhile, five more coronavirus deaths are reported by the Maine CDC, bringing the state’s total death count since the pandemic began to 1,738.