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State holds public virtual hearing for school vaccination amendments

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State holds public virtual hearing for school vaccination amendments

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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Maine

Maine ranks second in the US for people 12 and older fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC reports. Updated July 26, 2021.
Coronavirus

New studies suggest a vaccine after infection can give 'bulletproof' immunity

Two studies show evidence that natural immunity can last at least a year against the Alpha variant, but the strength of immunity is unclear against other variants.
Coronavirus

Fauci says US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

He said recommending that the vaccinated wear masks is 'under active consideration' by the government's leading public health officials.
Coronavirus

Fauci says CDC may back wearing face masks more

Some local areas where infection rates are surging are already urging individuals to wear masks in public regardless of their vaccination status.
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Packaged carrots recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Grimmway farms is recalling four of its carrot products. So far, no one has reported getting sick.
Coronavirus

Memorial at Maine State House will honor COVID-19 victims

State Senator Ben Chipman introduced a bill to build a memorial in December. It became law last week and will take effect in October
Coronavirus

Unvaccinated Americans don't want COVID shot

Just 3% of unvaccinated Americans say they definitely will get the shots, though another 16% say they probably will.
Vaccine

99% of Mainers age 70 and older in Cumberland County now have gotten a final dose of COVID-19 vaccine

As of Thursday, 93.08% of people age 70-79 have a final dose in Maine, and 84.15% of those 80 and older have a final dose.
Coronavirus

Maine doctors see new rise in younger, unvaccinated people testing positive for COVID-19, increase in Delta variant

The Maine CDC reported 106 people tested positive for the virus Thursday, the largest single-day count since late May. Doctors are concerned about the Delta variant.
Vaccine

Thomas College will not require COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff this fall

Those who are unvaccinated will be required to wear face coverings indoors and will be required to participate in a campus COVID-19 testing program
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Maine is experiencing a surge in people testing positive for Covid-19

Doctors with Maine's largest hospital systems say they are seeing overwhelming numbers of unvaccinated people under the age of 40 testing positive for Covid-19.

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State holds public virtual hearing for school vaccination amendments

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Maine

New studies suggest a vaccine after infection can give 'bulletproof' immunity

Fauci says US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

Fauci says CDC may back wearing face masks more

Packaged carrots recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Memorial at Maine State House will honor COVID-19 victims

Unvaccinated Americans don't want COVID shot

99% of Mainers age 70 and older in Cumberland County now have gotten a final dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Maine doctors see new rise in younger, unvaccinated people testing positive for COVID-19, increase in Delta variant

Thomas College will not require COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff this fall

Maine is experiencing a surge in people testing positive for Covid-19

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