The president has moved to speed up deliveries from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and to expand the number of places to get shots and people who can administer them.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State looking for explanations as COVID-19 case counts inch higher
Cases and hospitalizations have been creeping up in the last month, raising concerns about another wave of infections before vaccinations can have an impact.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
One in 4 U.S. House members have not been vaccinated
Democrats have rejected the notion from Republicans that a 75% vaccination rate is a sufficient level to reopen the House of Representatives.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn Mall COVID-19 vaccination clinic delivers its first shots
AUBURN — Steve Damien of Auburn and Lynn Cummings of Lewiston became local celebrities Wednesday when they were the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines on opening day of the Auburn Mall clinic. The first shots followed a news briefing by local leaders complete with a ribbon-cutting celebration. With cameras pointed at him, Damien was first. […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Younger Mainers account for rising number of COVID-19 cases
A modest but steady uptick in cases over the last few weeks appears to be driven in part by Mainers in their 20s and younger.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Vaccine passports don’t have to work to be effective
The United States should develop a system to verify inoculations but not necessarily use it.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses
President Biden and his top messengers are touring the country to raise hopes over his $1.9 trillion relief package.
Posted inMaine, News
Anticipating surge in doses, Maine set to open more vaccination sites
The state also says that vaccinations will begin next week for Maine prison inmates who are 60 or older.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
March 2021: Auburn Mall readied for mass vaccination clinic; no walk-ins accepted
No appointments were available as of Monday. More will open up “as soon as we find out how much (vaccine) we’re getting,” officials said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Small group plays big role in pushing vaccine skepticism, Facebook study finds
The results from Facebook’s research track with findings from researchers who have noted that a small minority of people, particularly influencers and people who post frequently or use underhanded tactics to spread their message, can be superspreaders of misleading information.