coronavirus Archives - The Portland Press Herald

In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar

by JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press February 1, 2022

The World Health Organization director-general cautions that the variant should not be underestimated.

by LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5

Twenty members of the 96th Medical Group from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida arrived at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston over the weekend.

by ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press February 1, 2022

Crystal Cruises is accused of failing to pay $4.6 million for fuel.

by Eli Rosenberg The Washington Post February 1, 2022

Employers report about 10.9 million openings, well above pre-pandemic averages.

by SAM McNEIL Associated Press February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

People gather at temples to burn incense sticks and offer prayers for the Year of the Tiger.

Masks and other supplies will be distributed free of charge in an attempt to stem the omicron variant.

In another metric used to measure pandemic conditions, wastewater testing in Yarmouth and Portland continues to show a downward trend.

Falmouth, Yarmouth and SAD 51 have been grappling with a shortage of substitutes and volunteers as the omicron variant sends staff home.

A proposal to require that masks be worn indoors in public places is rejected on a 4-3 vote by the Falmouth Town Council.