Top allies of President-elect Joe Biden came out in support of a $748 billion plan offered by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and hinted they won’t insist on including $160 billion for states and local governments.
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While vaccine wasn’t tested in pregnant women, experts advise getting it
They’re at a higher risk of serious complications from the virus, obstetricians say.
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‘Relieved’: U.S. health workers start getting COVID-19 vaccine
The largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history is underway.
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Have vaccine questions? We have answers
Our answers to your questions about the vaccine.
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Maine hospitals get their first COVID-19 vaccines and prepare to vaccinate front-line workers
Northern Light says it expects to administer the vaccine at two of its hospitals Wednesday, while other hospitals around Maine expect to receive doses Tuesday.
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‘The weapon that will end the war’: First coronavirus vaccine shots given in U.S.
Vaccines for COVID-19 were beginning to be administered Monday.
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The Latest: Boston joining other Massachusetts cities in again tightening restrictions
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Dr. Shah warns: ‘Let’s not forget the storm, even as the sun is emerging.’
Maine reported 426 cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Monday, the day the first doses of vaccine arrived at hospitals.
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U.S. set for first COVID-19 shots as shipments begin arriving
Hospital workers begin unloading precious frozen vials of COVID-19 vaccine, preparing for inoculations that bring hope despite the grief of the nation’s rising death toll.
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METRO cuts passenger capacity due to rising COVID numbers
PORTLAND — Greater Portland METRO has reduced its passenger capacity per bus to 20 from 30 because of the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area, including among two METRO employees. Limiting the number of passengers to 20 allows for greater social distancing aboard the buses, which are cleaned and disinfected daily, METRO said. Masks […]