AUBURN — City officials have lifted a state of emergency tied to the pandemic that has been in place a year, stating they don’t foresee needing to impose further restrictions on top of the current state guidelines. Mayor Jason Levesque announced the decision at a City Council meeting late Tuesday. By Wednesday morning, he said […]
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Maine may offer more walk-in vaccine clinics as demand softens amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Some providers are looking at changing their method of scheduling vaccination appointments as there are small signs that demand is softening, especially in rural areas.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
As COVID-19 cases rise in Androscoggin County, so do hospitalizations
Central Maine Medical Center doctor says the number of patients is up and the average age is down.
Posted inNation & World
Wealthy Latin Americans flock to U.S. in search of COVID-19 vaccines
‘In Mexico, officials didn’t buy enough vaccines. It’s like they don’t care about their citizens.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Ted Nugent, who called COVID-19 ‘not a real pandemic,’ is sick with coronavirus
Nugent, a supporter of ex-President Donald Trump, previously called the pandemic a scam and has railed against public health restrictions.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
EU agency links J&J shot to rare clots, says odds favor use
The company will add a warning to its label and is resuming shipments to the bloc, Norway and Iceland.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Another 420 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine, as vaccine demand shifts
While case numbers continue to rise, the demand for appointments at some vaccination clinics has eased.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s close gaps in MaineCare to achieve health equity for all Mainers
For the well-being of every resident and Maine’s economy, everyone needs access to affordable care, regardless of their immigration status.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: What’s next for fully vaccinated Mainers?
As more people reduce their risk of catching or spreading the virus, we need more-nuanced public health guidance.
Posted inNation & World
Public health seeks steady funding, not feast or famine
Several lawmakers the boom-bust cycle with legislation that would provide $4.5 billion annually in public health funding.