The delta variant continues to drive a surge in infections in Maine as the new omicron variant is being detected elsewhere in the country.
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Posted inTimes Record
Sick mother’s family grapples with Bath-area school’s lack of COVID rules for wrestlers
A family in Georgetown has resorted to social distancing and wearing masks at home to keep a sick mother safe during their son’s wrestling season.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school to add early release days to address warnings of teacher burnout
The early release days will start in February and go through May, even as one school board member said that teachers need mental health time rather than more time to do more work.
Posted inLocal & State
People can’t get COVID boosters in Maine because of staffing woes at drugstores
People began reporting the issue on Twitter last week to Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine’s CDC director.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine struggles with testing shortage as COVID-19 surge is expected to intensify
The delta variant continues to drive a surge in cases and hospitalizations as Maine health officials closely watch the omicron variant, which was first detected in the U.S. Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign
The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine schools navigate COVID-19 protocols for sports and extracurriculars
With winter coming and COVID-19 case rates high, some Maine schools are requiring vaccination or pooled testing in order for students to participate in sports and activities.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Cumberland County going above and beyond in face of COVID crisis
Sheriff Kevin Joyce, the patrol and jail staff worked hard to keep the jail operating and prevent contagion during a recent state of emergency.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump tested positive days before 1st debate with Biden, ex-chief of staff says
The revelation provides new evidence of the former president’s often reckless and cavalier approach to his health and the health of those around him.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
The vaccinated adult returned to California on Nov. 22 after a trip to South Africa and tested positive Monday.