From ‘snowbirds’ to the evolving thinking over vaccination age groups, we answer questions about the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
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Posted inOpinion
Question of the Week: COVID-19 vaccinations are coming. How do you feel about your place in line?
In this week’s question, we want to know how you’re feeling leading up to the country-wide vaccination effort.
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Posted inMaine
Front-line medical workers prepare for second vaccine doses
They say they experienced no trouble with the vaccines, and are asking Mainers to keep taking precautions as officials work to immunize the population.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Should workers wary of COVID-19 vaccines be forced to take one for the team?
Maine employers, like those across the world, are wrestling with the choice of whether to impose vaccination mandates for their workers.
Posted inNation / World
Wisconsin health-care worker ‘intentionally’ ruined more than 500 vaccine doses, hospital says
The hospital fires the employee, and local and federal authorities are now investigating.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine orders more vaccine, ends 2020 with some of the year’s highest COVID-19 numbers yet
The state reports 13 deaths and 702 more cases Thursday, and says it hopes to expand vaccinations to some private medical practices and assisted-living centers next week.
Posted inNews
Midcoast Hospital rolls out Moderna vaccine
The recent shipment of the Moderna vaccine, coupled with the existing doses of the Pfizer, will allow the remaining patient-facing staff in the agency’s practices and home care clinics to be immunized.
Posted inMaine, News
Q and A: I’m 84. When can I get vaccinated?
When will senior citizens get their shots? What about children? Can I get vaccinated if I have allergies or an immune system disorder?
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State may change vaccination plan to protect older residents sooner
With Maine’s case numbers and hospitalizations remaining high, Gov. Janet Mills extends the 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, casinos, theaters and other ‘amusement venues.’
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Q&A: When will I be vaccinated against COVID-19?
Who is getting vaccinated now? When will it be my turn? And who is making such decisions?