The statement represents an increasingly tough stance by the medical and public health establishment amid the sluggish pace of national vaccinations.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?
You might still want to mask up in public even if you’re fully vaccinated
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Most unvaccinated Americans unlikely to get shots, poll finds
Among adults who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, 35% say they probably will not, and 45% say they definitely will not.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Thomas College won’t require students, faculty, staff to be vaccinated
The college said Thursday those who are not vaccinated must follow safety protocols, including wearing masks, at the Waterville campus.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
New daily COVID-19 cases on the rise in Androscoggin and Oxford counties
The areas saw an increase in the seven-day average Tuesday compared to 14 days ago.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Staff vaccination rates at CMMC, St. Mary’s slowly rise to meet other Maine hospitals’ levels
The rate rose from May to June, moving closer to other hospitals in state.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
More than half of Mainers age 12-19 have had COVID-19 shots
Nationwide, only about 14% of the population that is younger than 18 has had even a first dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to data from Mayo Clinic.
Posted inNation / World
‘Pandemic of the unvaccinated’ burdens busy U.S. hospitals
The fear now at some hospitals is that they will have to postpone non-COVID-19 care again – and risk the potential health consequences for patients.
Posted inSchools & Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System plans to require vaccines when FDA gives final approval
The system also announced plans for unvaccinated students and staff to participate in required COVID testing and quarantine upon arriving on campuses this fall.
Posted inNation / World
COVID still killing Americans faster than guns, cars and flu combined
In June, coronavirus was responsible for 337 deaths a day. The historic average deaths from gunshots, car crashes and complications from the flu add up to 306 a day.