The dinner attracted about 630 guests, including members of Congress, the Cabinet, diplomatic corps, military and business.
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Maine COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 100 as cases rise in Northeast
The state’s top health officials warned this week that a slight rise of coronavirus in wastewater samples in Maine could indicate virus levels are increasing here as they have in other Northeast states.
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Our View: Therapeutics could change COVID response – if people use them
Antiviral medications like Paxlovid are effective, but they are being taken in relatively few cases.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans block Senate debate on COVID bill, demand votes on immigration
The $10 billion pandemic package is far less than the $22.5 billion President Biden initially sought.
Posted inNation & World
Outbreak ‘extremely grim’ as Shanghai extends lockdown
China sends over 10,000 health workers from around the country to aid its largest city.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady as Maine reports 451 new cases over three-day period
There were five additional deaths.
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Antiviral pills help usher in new phase of COVID-19 pandemic
Paxlovid, which is currently available only for those at high risk, is effective at preventing hospitalizations if taken soon after infection.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Senate bargainers reach bipartisan $10 billion COVID-19 deal
The agreement comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
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Maranacook Community High School to remain remote Tuesday as COVID-19 spike continues
Superintendent: We will make day-to-day decisions on when to resume in-person learning.
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Maine’s COVID-19 hospitalizations creep back over 100
The number of patients statewide increased to 104 Monday after more than two weeks hovering in the 90s.