Maine’s community college system will require vaccinations for resident students, but Bowdoin is the first Maine school to set vaccine requirements for all students and staff.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine now leads the nation in COVID-19 vaccination rate
About 31% of Mainers are fully vaccinated, the highest percentage in the U.S., but high infection rates and rising hospitalizations show the battle against the virus isn’t over.
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Posted inNation / World
U.S. makes progress on vaccinations even as COVID-19 cases surge
New daily infections in the U.S. have increased 11% in the past two weeks, and the picture is still relentlessly grim in parts of Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health
More cases, fewer vaccinations leave Androscoggin County as a COVID-19 hotspot in Maine
Androscoggin County posted its third-highest daily total of cases on Thursday, its worst showing since January.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Vaccine Passports: Are we going to have to show proof of vaccination?
A COVID vaccine passport is a certificate which verifies that someone has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s infection rate rises to nation’s 14th highest, driven by young people
The state reported 579 new cases on Thursday, topping 500 for the third straight day.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
CDC advisers seek more data on rare blood clots before deciding whether to resume Johnson & Johnson shots
Some public health officials – including Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC – say the lack of a recommendation is a decision that will have consequences.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?
U.S. health officials on Tuesday recommended pausing vaccinations with J&J’s vaccine as they look into reports of six clots out of nearly 7 million doses given in the country.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn Mall clinic appointments filling up fast
Vaccinations are scheduled Wednesday through Saturday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pause in J&J shots raises concerns about vaccine hesitancy in Maine
Worry mounts that a clotting problem with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will increase reluctance, but some remain eager and glad to be inoculated.