As states ramp up vaccination distribution in the fight against the coronavirus, volunteers are needed to do everything from direct traffic to check people in to keep vaccination sites running smoothly
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County teacher vaccination clinic limited to those 60 and older after only 600 doses supplied
Fewer vaccine doses than expected for this weekend’s inoculations led to age limits on school staff vaccinations.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Vaccine rollout breeds mixed emotions
As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines widens in the U.S., varying eligibility rules and unequal access to the coveted doses are sometimes breeding feelings of guilt, envy and judgment
Posted inMaine, News
Nursing home gains threatened by lack of vaccine, unvaccinated workers
As COVID-19 cases ebb and long-term care facilities resume in-person visits, concern is growing that these are precarious gains without continued vaccine allocations and fully inoculated staffs.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Maine teachers begin receiving vaccinations in Mexico
More dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff are to start next week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo: Winthrop man gets a boost from Lewiston hospital
Bill Gillespie gets his COVID-19 booster at a special drive-thru.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older
Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.
Posted inNation / World
Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 wait for advice as the science evolves
Do I still have to wear a mask? Can I go to a bar now? Can I finally see my grandchildren? The CDC says it will release guidance soon.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Mills relaxes quarantine rules for visitors, eases business restrictions heading into tourism season
The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 225 new virus cases, no additional deaths
Maine expects a decrease in vaccine doses delivered next week, with eligibility newly open to residents in their 60s along with teachers and child care workers.