The government is preparing to ship almost 6 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, which won an advisory committee’s endorsement Thursday.
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California hospitals buckle under surge in nation’s new hot spot
The state reported over 52,000 new cases on Thursday alone – equal to what the entire U.S. was averaging in mid-October – and a one-day record of 379 deaths.
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St. Mary’s workers get COVID-19 vaccine; more to come
The hospital also expects to get 300 doses of Moderna vaccine once it’s approved for use.
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Maine hospitals get extra vaccine doses in first shipments
Vials of Pfizer’s vaccine shipped to Maine and other states this week were found to each contain at least one extra dose, the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
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As other states rush to give shots, Tennessee is stockpiling them
Tennessee is the only state that is currently prioritizing building an emergency reserve of the coveted vaccine.
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States report confusion as feds slash vaccine shipments, and Pfizer says it has ‘millions’ of unclaimed doses
At least six states, including Maine, received notice from U.S. health authorities informing them of the shortfall, forcing last-minute changes to vaccine distribution plans next week.
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Maine residents will get a card along with COVID-19 shot
The cards are intended to simplify the process of getting vaccinated for coronavirus after patients receive the first of 2 shots.
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UMaine men’s hockey series called off after positive COVID-19 test
The Black Bears have gone into quarantine and their weekend series at UMass Lowell will not be played.
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Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts
An overwhelming amount of false information about COVID-19 followed the coronavirus as it circled the globe over the past year.
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York County fire chiefs prepare to get vaccines to EMS workers
The York County Chiefs’ Association says it will help distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to EMS workers in the county.