Here are some answers to questions about volunteering at the mass vaccination clinic at the Auburn Mall.
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Auburn Mall vaccination site runs with help from over 100 volunteers
Four volunteers at the mass vaccination clinic in Auburn talk about why they are helping out, what they do, and the relief and happiness they see every day.
Ramadan: Maine Islamic leaders battle misconception about vaccines and fasting
Islamic leaders around the country are spreading the word ahead of Ramadan that it’s OK to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during fasting for the most sacred month of the year for Muslims.
Maine reports 438 new cases, with 45% of them in people under 30
At least 2 vaccination clinics have been canceled next week because the state is expecting a big drop-off in doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?
COVID-19 vaccines rolling out around the world weren’t compared to each other in studies, so it’s hard to tell how they might differ in effectiveness
Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices
The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.
St. Mary’s Medical Center to offer April vacation vaccination clinic
A total of 2,500 people could get shots at a downtown location.
Extra COVID-19 doses give Androscoggin County vaccine effort a boost
State statistics released Thursday show Androscoggin County has the second-highest rate of positive cases of all 16 counties.
Maine’s vaccine supply tightens as eligibility widens to all adults
The state is preparing for reduced shipments of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week, including at retail pharmacies.
Maine vows to waste no COVID-19 vaccines
As more vaccines become available and more people are fully vaccinated,
providers work to distribute every shot possible.