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Political Brew: LePage and Biden are top political topics

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Political Brew: LePage and Biden are top political topics

Vaccine

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

15 of Maine's 16 counties have 'high' COVID-19 community transmission, according to the US CDC. Updated September 26, 2021.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

How much vaccine makers stand to make depends on how big the booster shot rollout is.
National

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

The ad was created to encourage vaccination.
Nation World

US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected

Advisers said boosters should be offered to people 65 and older, nursing home residents and those ages 50 to 64 with risky underlying health problems.
Vaccine

State health officials say Maine has ensured 'ample supply' of Pfizer vaccine for booster shots

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah and Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew say Maine is in a good position to administer booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Vaccine

Biden confirms he will receive jab as CDC endorses COVID-19 booster for millions of older Americans

A panel of advisers made the recommendation Thursday and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on it shortly afterward.
Vaccine

182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

The milestone comes the same day the CDC endorsed a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine for seniors and people at high risk.
Vaccine

2 countries with high COVID vaccination rates dropping many or all restrictions

Portugal's move comes a few weeks after Denmark dropped all of its domestic restrictions due to its high vaccination rate.
Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Local News

Rapid COVID-19 tests are getting hard to find in the US. Here's why

At-home tests are widely used in Europe, but strict American standards are making them hard to find in pharmacies for people looking for a quick result.
Vaccine

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

The ruling represents a drastically scaled back version of the Biden administration’s sweeping plan to give third doses to nearly all American adults.

Fallen Deputy Luke Gross transported, honored with procession

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Political Brew: LePage and Biden are top political topics

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

COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

US booster shots start, even as millions remain unprotected

State health officials say Maine has ensured 'ample supply' of Pfizer vaccine for booster shots

Biden confirms he will receive jab as CDC endorses COVID-19 booster for millions of older Americans

182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

2 countries with high COVID vaccination rates dropping many or all restrictions

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Rapid COVID-19 tests are getting hard to find in the US. Here's why

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

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