With the virus raging across interior parts of the state, hospitals are already under stress as holidays, winter and the omicron variant lie ahead.
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European nations reimposing tougher measures
In the Netherlands, a nationwide lockdown allows residents only two visitors, four on Christmas and New Year’s.
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Hospitals struggle with staff burnout as COVID beds fill
The ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ continues to swamp the health care system.
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Omicron detected in 89 countries, with cases doubling fast
The World Health Organization says the variant is spreading rapidly even in places with high vaccination rates.
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OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10
The requirement applies to companies with 100 or more employees and covers about 84 million U.S. workers.
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Head of U.K. ‘partygate’ probe – mired in office’s own events – resigns
The idea that politicians and civil servants were partying when lockdown rules separated citizens from loved ones angered the public.
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Some hospital workers raise alarms over lack of dedicated COVID-19 paid sick time
Nurses at MaineGeneral that get sick with COVID-19 and miss work must use their earned time off to be paid, officials said.
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With omicron’s arrival confirmed, Maine reports 1,080 new cases and 11 additional deaths
Gov. Janet Mills is asking Mainers to get booster shots and mask up to protect themselves against the omicron variant now in Maine.
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CDC finds testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine
‘Test-to-stay’ allows students who are asymptomatic and repeatedly test negative for COVID-19 to avoid quarantine and remain in school following an exposure.
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Surging COVID-19 cases bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021
Omicron casts a pall in the U.S. and Europe reminiscent of the early days of the crisis.