The system cited the spread of the delta variant in its decision to accelerate the timeline for requiring vaccines.
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Maine Voices: By reopening to the public, Portland library is returning to our mission
Welcoming you all back into our building makes it clear that we are all responsible for keeping each other healthy, safe and informed.
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Our View: Three Portland restaurants lead the way on vaccine proof
Other businesses are going to need to follow their lead, as COVID spreads among stubborn vaccine skeptics.
Posted inNation & World, News
DeSantis won’t move on masks as Florida COVID wards swell
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is downplaying a spike in COVID-19 cases that’s shattered state hospitalization records.
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Whom do unvaccinated Americans blame for COVID-19 surge? Here’s what a poll found
Only 10% blame unvaccinated people like themselves.
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Tyson Foods will require all U.S. employees to be vaccinated by November
Less than half of Tyson’s workforce is currently vaccinated, chief executive Donnie King said Tuesday.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Southern and Midcoast Maine colleges prepare for vaxxed students’ in-person return
Several Maine colleges, including the University of New England, University of Southern Maine, Bowdoin, Southern Maine Community College and Saint Joseph’s, are requiring students to be vaccinated.
Posted inNation & World
New York City will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms
The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.
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U.S. says it’s sent more than 110 million COVID vaccines to 60 countries
While notable, the 110 million doses the U.S. has donated largely through the COVAX global vaccine program represent a fraction of what is needed worldwide.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
MaineHealth will require staff, including Maine Med employees, to be vaccinated by Oct. 1
The state’s largest health care network becomes the latest provider to mandate staff vaccinations as the delta variant drives up case numbers in Maine.