Superintendent Jay Charette wants to “make it clear” it was due to the combination of the high number of COVID-19 cases reported in the district and the high staff absentee rate.
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Posted inMaine
Following Yarmouth’s lead, state looks to wastewater for COVID clues
The town has been testing wastewater for the virus throughout the pandemic and tracked the omicron wave rise and fall in real time.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Backlog of positive tests reduces Maine’s ration of lifesaving COVID-19 drug
With tens of thousands of test results waiting to be processed, the state’s case rate is artificially low, and that is reducing Maine’s federal allocation of monoclonal antibody treatment.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Conspiracy theories about 5G networks have skyrocketed since COVID-19
False news about 5G spread at breakneck speed on social networks, reinforcing the fears of people who already had suspicions about its effects on health.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high as Maine reports 5 more deaths
The omicron wave continues as a mask mandate is set to go into effect in South Portland on Monday.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland mask mandate will take effect Monday
Masks will be required even in businesses that ask for proof of vaccination, and fines may be imposed.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Boosters have strongly protected against severe disease from omicron, CDC says
The latest U.S. data echo what researchers in the United Kingdom have found – that after a 3rd shot of the Pfizer vaccine, protection against hospitalization was above 95% and remained around 80% even after 4 months.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Unvaccinated seniors nearly 50 times more likely to be hospitalized than boosted peers
Unimmunized adults in that age group were also 17 times more likely to be admitted to a hospital than those who were fully vaccinated.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
School outbreaks and hospitalizations rise again as omicron keeps hold on Maine
The number of students and school staff infected by the virus has increased 75% in two weeks, according to state data.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 teachers, staff paid using COVID-19 relief funds for overtime hours during pandemic
Superintendent Deb Alden said administrators did not receive bonuses for extra hours worked during the pandemic, but were paid per-diem.