Meanwhile, the World Health Organization’s technical lead on COVID-19 says studies are underway to look at the transmission and severity of new virus variants.
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Biden’s plan for FEMA-run mass vaccination sites takes shape
Maine is planning large-scale vaccination sites, and Gov. Janet Mills will review the Biden administration’s proposal as part of that process.
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State steers more vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
The doses are being directed to facilities that are vaccinating older Mainers, who are at higher risk from COVID-19.
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The Latest: Second coronavirus shot may come as long as 6 weeks later, CDC now says
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Giving to neighbors through the Buy Nothing Project
The Buy Nothing Mt. Blue Area Facebook group is promoting a neighborly, gift-giving economy in Franklin County.
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Fauci unleashed: Health expert takes ‘liberating’ turn at center stage
After surviving nearly a year of darts and undermining comments from former President Donald Trump, Dr. Anthony Fauci is back
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Health experts blame rapid expansion for vaccine shortages
A nationwide push that began over a week ago to vaccinate people 65 and older has not come with enough doses to meet demand, say state and local officials.
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Collins part of bipartisan Senate group to meet with Biden aide on coronavirus relief
The president’s plan is already running into skepticism about its size and scope, leading some Democrats to begin prepping the budget reconciliation process to enact big portions of the package with a simple majority in the Senate.
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Primary care doctors say they’re left out of vaccination efforts
Physicians not affiliated with hospitals or major health organizations say their patients are scared – and asking questions their caregivers can’t answer.
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COVID-19 patient numbers set records at Maine Med and in Lewiston, drop in Bangor and York County
Coronavirus inpatient numbers remain flat at high levels across Maine, but the burden has shifted back to medical centers in Portland and Lewiston.