Record hospitalizations are straining resources and hospital staffs.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Uncategorized
Merck COVID pill effective, but experts will review safety, FDA says
Government scientists said their review identified several potential risks, including possible toxicity to developing fetuses.
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What to know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus
A new variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is raising concern around the globe. South Africa on Thursday confirmed that scientists there had detected a variant with a high number of mutations that could make it more easily transmissible. On Friday, the World Health Organization labeled it a “variant of concern,” a classification designated […]
Posted inNation / World, New England
New Hampshire, Vermont asked to test deer for COVID-19
Maine is monitoring the tests from other states, but is not actively testing deer for COVID-19.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland Stage cancels its run of ‘A Christmas Carol’ because of COVID-19 cases
The theater company will record one performance of its big moneymaker for people to watch at home but is shutting down the live production after several people involved in the show tested positive.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
U.S. restricts travel from southern Africa as world races to contain new ‘omicron’ COVID variant
Omicron’s actual risks are not understood, but early evidence suggests it carries an increased risk of reinfection compared with other highly transmissible variants.
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What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield school district virus numbers drop significantly
Regional School Unit 56 superintendent says pool testing for COVID-19 catching cases sooner.
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COVID-19 sweeps through SAD 17
PARIS — During the 2020-2021 school year Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris was largely COVID-free. Few students or staff spent time in quarantine. The school was only closed on one day because of the virus – and that was out of caution rather than an incident that threatened student safety. Now, that is […]
Posted inMaine
State will use federal funds to give bonuses to direct care workers
The federal government has approved Maine’s request to use $126 million in American Recovery Act funding to give bonuses to new and existing workers providing home- and community-based health services.