So far, only about 5 percent of the population have been vaccinated.
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As Biden prepares to host 1,000 for July Fourth, desire to declare victory collides with need for caution
As the plans for the celebration have grown bigger, the coronavirus has evolved as well.
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Las Vegas bouncing back, but so is virus
Nevada last week saw the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases in the country.
Posted inNation & World
Europe in vaccination race against COVID-19’s delta variant
By the end of August, the variant is expected to account for 90 percent of cases in the European Union’s 27 nations.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine summer camps see record numbers, but not without some hiccups along the way
Most summer camps across the state will not open at full capacity, and many are working through food supply issues and worker shortages.
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Low COVID-19 caseload, no new deaths headed into Independence Day
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 31 new coronavirus infections on Saturday.
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Maine reports 15 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death
The seven-day average of daily new cases declined to 22.7, compared to 26.9 a week ago and 98.6 a month ago.
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Coronavirus cases rise in Europe for first time in 10 weeks as delta variant spreads
New infections jumped 10% during the past week in the 53 countries that make up the European region of the World Health Organization.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine extends $1,500 hiring bonus through July
The incentive to hire unemployed Mainers has been requested for about 300 workers so far since it started last month.
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Maine reports 21 new cases of COVID-19, 1 more death
The death and new cases come on the first day after Gov. Janet Mills lifted the state of civil emergency for the pandemic.