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MaineGeneral Health did not intend to offer ‘privileged access’ to COVID-19 vaccine, official says
The hospital’s 17-person Board of Directors was largely unavailable for comment on questions of vaccine equity, but the board chairman said the recent vaccine clinic was done according to CDC guidelines and provided useful feedback in making the process better.
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Updated vaccine Q&A: When can I expect an appointment call from MaineHealth?
Also: Why doesn’t Maine have a statewide vaccination registration and appointment system? And what is the latest timeline for vaccination phases?
Posted inLocal & State, News
Repurposed Scarborough Downs gets up and running as $1 million mass vaccination site
MaineHealth expected to vaccinate 115 people at the former harness racing track Wednesday and says it could handle as many as 2,000 vaccinations a day if supplies permit.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education
Expecting new COVID-19 cases to arrive with students, Bates College will add rapid tests to screenings
Bates students will begin to file back onto campus this week, and with the crowd will come increased risk of COVID-19 transmission, say campus officials.
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Maine reports 273 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 additional deaths
The number of daily new cases continues to decline as Maine readies new vaccination clinics, including at Scarborough Downs.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Study finds AstraZeneca vaccine may reduce virus transmission
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress must focus relief on those hit the hardest
If lawmakers fail to do enough for low-income Americans, both individuals and the economy will face long-term consequences.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine community colleges train over 10,000 in COVID-19 readiness
The state’s community colleges and industry groups are offering simple online training on how people can stay safe and in business during the pandemic.
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The Wrap: A new whiskey bar, bagels are back, and more sushi
Looking for Super Bowl snacks and Valentine’s Day dinners? We have those too.