But the Maine CDC’s Dr. Shah says that we can look forward to better days of living with a virus that has dominated our lives for two years.
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Much of Maine’s pandemic relief funds for local governments is unspent
County and local governments have received $191 million in federal aid but some are taking a slow, deliberate approach to spending it.
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Posted inLocal & State
Maine CDC reports 437 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
On Saturday, 100 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus in Maine, one fewer than the day before.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: A prudent call on air travel masking
Complaints are tiresome. It’s a minor inconvenience, and the pandemic isn’t over.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s daily COVID case count significantly higher this week
As Maine’s daily case count rises, five northern and eastern Maine counties are now considered to be at moderate risk for virus transmission and hospitalizations.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
FDA authorizes 1st breath test for COVID-19 infection
The Food and Drug Administration said the device, InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer, was 91.2% accurate at identifying positive test samples and 99.3% accurate at identifying negative test samples.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Pfizer to seek COVID booster for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds
U.S. health authorities already urge everyone 12 and older to get one booster dose.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine reports 356 new cases of COVID-19
The number of new infections, while smaller than the previous day, is still well above the average for the past several weeks.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Tom Purcell: Learning to appreciate the regular flu
I recommend the seasonal flu — but please allow me to explain. About a week ago, I felt suddenly rundown and weak. I just wanted to lie down. I thought nothing of it at the time. My family is facing some difficulties at the moment, difficulties we all must face now and again — and […]
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Preble Street director: Pay hike recognizes unprecedented effort to aid Maine’s most vulnerable
A new contract makes wages more equitable for all staff at a time when the agency provides more food, shelter and casework than ever before.