Health experts say it’s inevitable that variants will arrive in Maine, and double masking is a good way to reduce the risk of transmitting the more infectious forms.
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U.S. CDC plans to increase vaccine shipments to Maine and other states
The White House said states would get about 5% more doses this week, and announced a new pharmacy vaccination program that will eventually include Hannaford and Shaw’s.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
St. Mary’s to hold vaccination clinics for 80 and older
St. Mary’s is focused on those 80 and older because it has so few doses of the coronavirus vaccine to give out.
Posted inMaine
Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Hospitals cancel COVID-19 vaccination clinics as winter storm approaches Maine
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine sees progress, frustrations in rollout of vaccinations
With a central registration system still weeks away, experts say state officials need to use the time to build on critical partnerships.
Posted inMaine
After 155 calls, one Winthrop woman is still unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine
MaineGeneral said that over 400,000 calls were made Friday by elderly Mainers wanting the vaccine.
Posted inNation / World
Unconventional mass vaccination help wanted: Fast-food managers, road race experts
Event organizers and other logistics experts are using their skills to help the nation vaccinate as many people against COVID-19 as possible.
Posted inMaine, News
Pace of vaccinations accelerates in Maine as more groups get shots
The state reported Friday that 8,827 doses of vaccine were administered the previous day, the highest daily total yet.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Video: Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot prevents COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson said within a week, it will file an application for emergency use in the U.S., and then abroad.