They also close a bridge into the nation’s capital from Quebec to prevent a renewed influx of protesters.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop; state reports 50 deaths from January
As new numbers slow, the Maine CDC continues to sort through a backlog from the height of the omicron surge.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Extend the school year to counter learning loss
To stem the damage caused by the pandemic, districts need to offer more instruction – and shorten summer vacation.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What we can learn about making cancer drugs from developing the COVID vaccines
Public-private partnerships, which bring together experts with diverse talents and robust resources, succeeded against the coronavirus. Let’s try them against cancer.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
America’s surgeon general and his family get COVID-19 despite safeguards
Dr. Vivek Murthy says he and his wife have mild symptoms and their 2 children are doing well, as he offers consolation to others who have taken precautions and still become infected.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Oakland-area school district to drop mask mandate after February vacation
Masks will be optional for students and staff in Regional School Unit 18, but since the school is no longer considered a universal masking school, students will have to quarantne.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Nokomis students, parents protest mask mandate, storm school vestibule
The disruption occurred Friday at Nokomis Regional Middle School in Newport and involved school staff who tried to stop the group, but no arrests were made and there were no suspensions or disciplinary actions taken.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Positive COVID-19 tests in Maine down by 80% from January peak
Despite continued signs that the virus surge is easing, Maine reported 27 COVID-19 deaths on Friday.
Posted inNation & World
California adopts nation’s 1st ‘endemic’ virus policy
A disease reaches the endemic stage when the virus still exists in a community but becomes manageable as immunity builds.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Yes, truckers, you should get the vaccine
Those avoiding a quick, painless injection could be spreading a virus that is still killing thousands every day in North America.