The highly transmissible delta variant is boosting COVID-19 case counts across the U.S., including in Maine. Although the trend is troublesome, experts say fully vaccinated people remain well protected, even if they catch the virus.
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Florida won’t share which nursing homes have COVID-19 as overall cases rise
Florida’s overall case numbers more than doubled last week, and the state accounted for one in five COVID-19 cases nationally.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Thomas College won’t require students, faculty, staff to be vaccinated
The college said Thursday those who are not vaccinated must follow safety protocols, including wearing masks, at the Waterville campus.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
More COVID-19 cases linked to Provincetown cluster
One local business owner urged visitors to stay away from the popular Cape Cod resort town if they haven’t been immunized.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
State reports 106 new cases, most since May, 4 more deaths
The daily total raises Maine’s 7-day average to nearly triple what it was 2 weeks ago, adding to concern that another surge is upon us.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
White House officials debate masking push as COVID infections spike
One idea is to ask all Americans to wear masks when vaccinated and unvaccinated people mix at public places or indoors.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Biden says getting vaccinated ‘gigantically important’
At a town hall in Ohio, the president displays exasperation that so many eligible Americans are still reluctant to get a shot.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID cases are causing alarm, confusion
But public health authorities say the vaccines are dramatically reducing severe disease and death.
Posted inNation & World, News
Despite easing by Canada, U.S. extends land border restrictions
The decision drew criticism from politicians in U.S. border states.
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Maine’s congressional delegation and governor call for Canadian border to reopen
They criticize the U.S. plan to keep the border closed to Canadians for at least another month after Canada announced its border would reopen to U.S. travelers on Aug. 9.