Still, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious-disease expert, says he isn’t ready to declare that the nation has turned the corner on COVID-19.
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Pope, citing pandemic effect, cuts pay for cardinals, others
The pope noted that the Holy See’s finances have been marked by several years of deficit, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boris Johnson reportedly credits ‘greed’ and ‘capitalism’ for vaccine success, sparking debate
Wealthy countries including the United Kingdom have snapped up billions of vaccine doses while people in poorer countries could be waiting until 2024 to get their shots.
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Maine to receive big boost in vaccine doses next week
Maine’s allocation will climb from 35,190 doses this week to 45,200 next week, according to federal data.
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Why are so few displaced mill workers utilizing resources?
Less than 40 of Pixelle’s 177 laid-off employees have inquired about workforce training and college tuition resources available to them.
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Missteps could mar long-term credibility of AstraZeneca shot
American officials expressed concern Tuesday that AstraZeneca included ‘outdated information’ in reporting encouraging results from a U.S. trial.
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Europe fights third coronavirus wave while U.S. sees potential end
As Americans freely flock to restaurants, shopping malls and water parks, plazas in major European cities remain empty as stores are shuttered and gatherings remain off-limits.
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Portland high schools set to start in-person learning 2 days a week in April
Principals have released plans that call for in-person learning starting April 12 at Deering and Portland high schools, and April 5 at Casco Bay High School.
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U.S. says AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial
American federal health officials say results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.
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Maine launches system for vaccine preregistration as eligibility expands to 50-plus
The new site will not be the centralized registration and appointment system envisioned during the early weeks of the state’s vaccination campaign.