New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central and Western Maine struggling to reach statewide milestones in fight against COVID-19
High hospitalization numbers continue as region struggles to catch up with the rest of the state in vaccinations.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘Race’ against COVID-19 variants is on as vaccine eligibility expands
Vaccines are ‘our ticket back to normal,’ Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah said Wednesday, the same day that the Auburn Mall vaccination clinic began offering the Pfizer vaccine to 12-to-15-year-olds.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Weekly vaccinations in Maine have decreased by half in the last month
The Maine CDC also reported 214 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and no additional deaths. It was the 4th consecutive day of fewer than 300 cases.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state’s eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Walk-in appointments, new mobile vaccination clinic coming to Lewiston-Auburn
The mass vaccination clinic at the Auburn Mall will begin accepting walk-in visits and a new mobile vaccination clinic in Lewiston is launching Friday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine drops residency requirement for getting COVID-19 vaccinations
The state’s vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Hospitalizations at Central Maine Medical Center remain high as new cases trend down
The Lewiston hospital saw record numbers of inpatients with COVID-19 and in critical care in April.