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PublishedMay 20, 2023
Our View: Shah’s experience makes him right person to lead CDC at a crossroads
In Maine, Shah was a great communicator and a true public servant, which is just what the CDC needs.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Uptake of bivalent COVID-19 boosters low in Maine, but still higher than most of the country
Nearly a third of all Mainers ages 5 years and older have received the omicron-targeting bivalent booster shot compared to less than 18% of individuals nationwide. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that individuals who have received the bivalent booster are at significantly lower risk of hospitalization and death compared to unvaccinated individuals.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
A deadly fungal infection is spreading in hospitals. Here’s what to know
Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that 'presents a serious global health threat,' according to the CDC.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Kennebunk doctor had history of writing life-threatening opioid prescriptions, new documents say
Investigators say Dr. Merideth Norris of Kennebunk had the highest opioid prescribing rate in Maine with no legitimate medical purpose.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2022
Face masks may return amid holiday ‘tripledemic’ of COVID, flu and RSV
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PublishedOctober 17, 2022
CDC officials describe intense pressure, job threats from Trump White House
Political infighting contributed to a subpar pandemic response, officials tell House committee.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2022
U.S. advisers endorse updated COVID-19 shots for fall boosters
The original vaccines still offer strong protection against severe illness and death, especially among younger and healthier people, but those vaccines were designed to target the virus strain that circulated in early 2020.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2022
Another View: Fauci waged war on foolish refusals of facts. He’s earned America’s heartfelt thanks.
The nation’s leading infectious disease expert is retiring in December. His mistakes were small compared to his successes.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2022
Fauci announces December departure from government service
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's longtime top infectious disease expert, fell out of favor with then President Donald Trump when Fauci urged continued public caution as Trump sought to return to normalcy and to promote unproven therapies for the coronavirus.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2022
Federal CDC director announces shake-up, citing COVID mistakes
The changes include internal staffing moves and steps to speed up data releases.
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