Experts are increasingly concerned that these go-it-alone efforts could undermine a U.N.-backed program to get COVID-19 shots to the neediest people worldwide.
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Air travel recovery likely pushed back to 2022
The delay threatens to kill the careers of hundreds of thousands of pilots, flight crew and airport workers.
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Maine CDC reports 265 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
Although the state is seeing positive downward trends in new cases and hospitalizations, public health officials are warning against large gatherings this weekend for the Super Bowl.
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Maine gyms and fitness centers hope something works out soon to boost business
Pointing to low transmission rates even while their industry struggles, gym owners want state officials to increase customer occupancy limits.
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Biden criticizes Republican approach as Congress advances relief plan
The president suggests further negotiations with Republicans would likely delay critical relief.
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DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges
The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.
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Maine Voices: Weathering pandemic means always having a backup plan
Whether the goal is getting exercise or getting the vaccine, aging has taught me to have patience while I figure things out.
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Coronavirus cases drop at U.S. nursing homes and assisted living centers
The federal government says 1.5 million long-term care residents have already received at least an initial dose of vaccine.
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Failure to follow safety protocols led to COVID-19 outbreak at York County Jail, report confirms
Masking, social distancing and other precautions were largely ignored at the jail, the site of one of the state’s largest outbreaks, according to a report by an outside investigator.
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Mutated virus may reinfect people already stricken once with COVID-19
The finding from a trial of an experimental vaccine has potential implications for how the pandemic will be brought under control.