Free rapid-results antigen tests are being made available through Walgreens pharmacies as part of an effort to minimize virus transmission during the upcoming tourist season.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Seniors ‘getting back to living’ after more than a year of pandemic restrictions
Residents of retirement communities in Maine are resuming activities and visits, now that most are vaccinated.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislators should put on masks and get to work
Challenging the State House rules on face coverings does nothing to advance the priorities of Maine residents.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Augusta Public School Board pursues ‘pool testing’ for reducing pandemic requirements
The Department of Education protocol calls for 30% of a building’s people to be tested for COVID-19 on a regular basis as a way to ease physical distancing requirements.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Moderna seeks full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna announced Tuesday it has begun a “rolling submission” to the Food and Drug Administration of data from its studies of the two-dose vaccine.
Posted inNation & World
Anthony Fauci’s pandemic emails: ‘All is well despite some crazy people in this world’
The emails show Fauici was inundated with more than 1,000 messages a day.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine reports just 39 new cases as weekly average dips to 7-month low
For the first time since last fall, the 7-day average of new cases has dipped below 100 and the state has gone 6 days with no new deaths.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland updates COVID-19 safety requirements for city transactions
The city of Portland has updated its safety protocol for in-person interactions at City Hall and other city buildings. Temperatures and health screening questions will no longer be administered on site, but individuals are asked to do their own screening beforehand and not visit if they are not feeling well. Masks will still be required, […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Vaccine clinics this week at Becky’s Diner
MaineHealth will is offering smaller, targeted COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the Portland area beginning this week at Becky’s Diner on Commercial Street in Portland on Wednesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 3. Everyone who gets vaccinated at the clinics between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. will receive a $15 gift certificate to Becky’s Diner. Portland […]
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
New cases fall to 42 in holiday count, with no additional deaths
The number of people hospitalized in Maine with COVID-19 drops below 100 for the first time in a month and a half.