COVID-19 cases in China’s largest city are still rising with millions isolated at home under a sweeping lockdown.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine move slightly higher
A total of 93 patients were in hospitals statewide on Sunday, two more than on Saturday, the Maine CDC says.
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How worried should I be about omicron BA.2? And do I need a second booster?
The latest headlines about COVID-19 raise many new questions. Here are some answers.
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Hong Kong asks entire population to test themselves for 3 days
Meanwhile, in Shanghai, authorities are struggling with a lockdown of many of the city’s 26 million residents.
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U.K. hits record COVID-19 levels, with nearly 5 million infected
The latest surge is driven by the more transmissible omicron variant BA.2.
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More than a million Mainers now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The state reported 212 new cases and no additional deaths on Saturday; 91 people were hospitalized statewide.
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Cheaper fares, service expansion in store for Greater Portland public transit
Transit agencies in southern Maine will ramp up service and cut fares in half for the rest of the year using $7 million in federal relief funding.
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U.S. CDC says all Maine counties considered low risk for COVID-19
Ninety-five percent of the nation’s counties are now classified as low risk based on case counts and hospitalizations.
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Another View: Get a COVID booster if you haven’t already
Rising international coronavirus cases underscore the need to get booster shots into more arms.
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State launches $16 million grant program for seafood dealers, processors
The program is a component of the governor’s Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, investing federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in Maine people and businesses.