States are considering expanding opportunities for students to take mental health days to try to lessen stigma and reduce youth suicide.
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Playing favorites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots
Some hospitals around the U.S. are facing complaints about favoritism and line-jumping after their board members and donors received COVID-19 vaccinations or offers for the prized inoculations.
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The Latest: Protesters temporarily block LA vaccination site
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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CDC requires face masks on airlines, public transportation
The new federal requirement takes effect on Monday.
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People desperate for COVID-19 guidance seek out local journalists
Across the country, many people are at a loss for where to turn for help during the pandemic.
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Maine CDC reports 357 new coronavirus cases, 20 more deaths
Eighteen of the 20 deaths occurred over two weeks earlier in January and have now been attributed to COVID-19.
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Fauci sees hope for vaccinating kids by late spring or the summer
Vaccines are not yet approved for children, but testing already is underway for those as young as 12.
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WHO team visits Wuhan hospital that had early COVID patients
Its fact-finding mission on the origins of the coronavirus has become politically charged, as China seeks to avoid blame for alleged missteps in its early response to the outbreak.
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Some Maine hospitals reporting shortage of protective gear
Worse than national average, 29 percent of state’s hospitals need more equipment to keep workers safe.
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UMaine System won’t require COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff
The seven campuses will still encourage everyone who wants vaccinations to get them, a spokesman said.