The drugmaker and its partner, Germany’s BioNTech, say they expect to request U.S. emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 ‘in the coming weeks.’
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Portland to require vaccination for patrons 12 and older at Merrill Auditorium, Expo
Masks also must be worn by everyone older than 2 beginning Oct. 4.
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Maine reports 1,008 new cases, 9 more deaths as CDC struggles with backlog
The cases represent new positive test results reviewed by the Maine CDC staff over a three-day period.
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Hospitals fear staffing shortages as vaccine deadlines loom
With ultimatums taking effect this week in several states, the fear is that some employees will quit or let themselves be fired or suspended rather than get the vaccine.
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Private Waterville school superintendent who condemned COVID-19 restrictions tests positive for virus
Kevin Wood of Temple Academy has criticized those who support restrictions meant to stop the spread of the disease as ‘twisted and sick.’
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Wiscasset jail approaches end of second COVID-19 outbreak
About 42 people within Two Bridges Regional Jail tested positive for COVID-19 in August and September.
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Thousands turn out for fresh air, fun at the Cumberland Fair, despite COVID
Fairgoers are reveling in their favorite events after a year off because of the pandemic.
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Maine providing $73 million in grants to stabilize state’s ‘crucial’ child care industry
Working families in Maine are struggling to find child care as facilities close or limit enrollment because of staffing shortages worsened by the pandemic.
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COVID-19 patient counts remain near record levels in Maine hospitals
Maine had declines in patients in critical care and needing ventilators Monday, while the overall number of patients in hospitals remained the same.
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U.S. has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
Robust supply in the U.S enabled President Biden this week to promise an additional 500 million of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shots to share with the world, doubling the United States’ global contribution.