Graham said he had tested positive days after gathering with a handful of Senate colleagues on Sen. Joe Manchin’s houseboat.
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Florida children’s hospitals see pediatric COVID cases surging
Only Texas reported a higher total number of pediatric patients in hospitals with confirmed COVID-19 on Tuesday — 142 children — compared to 135 in Florida.
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More Mainers encouraged to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 transmission rates rise
Eight counties are listed as having ‘substantial’ or ‘high’ transmission rates and the city of Portland is recommending that everyone wears a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central, western Maine counties surrounded by areas of high COVID-19 transmission
Cumberland, Kennebec, Somerset and York counties all had substantial rates of community transmission. Sagadahoc County was the only neighboring county that had a low transmission rate.
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine System will require COVID-19 vaccines for students on campus this fall
The system cited the spread of the delta variant in its decision to accelerate the timeline for requiring vaccines.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say
Confusing recommendations from the state and data from the CDC showing inconsistency with “breakthrough” cases are adding to the distrust in the vaccines’ efficacy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Tyson Foods will require all U.S. employees to be vaccinated by November
Less than half of Tyson’s workforce is currently vaccinated, chief executive Donnie King said Tuesday.
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New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms
The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineHealth will require staff, including Maine Med employees, to be vaccinated by Oct. 1
The state’s largest health care network becomes the latest provider to mandate staff vaccinations as the delta variant drives up case numbers in Maine.
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COVID case rates in central, western Maine continue to rise, but remain below masking recommendation threshold
Seven cases of the delta variant recorded in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties since April.