BA. 2 has become the dominant form of the virus in Denmark, and at least three cases have been found in the United States.
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FDA ends, for now, use of two monoclonal antibodies
The Department of Health and Human Services has halted distribution of the medications made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly. Meanwhile, Maine will receive an increased ration of a drug that is effective against omicron.
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WHO anticipates end to ‘emergency phase’ of pandemic this year
Encouraging trends after two years of misery have brought a hopeful tone from health experts.
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Gov. Mills calls White House, gets more COVID-19 treatments for Maine despite undercount of cases
Maine has been getting a smaller allocation of a monoclonal antibody treatment because of a large backlog of positive tests that have yet to be screened and added to the daily total of confirmed new cases.
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Augusta Armory clinic to stop offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations after this week
Final two days of clinic at 179 Western Ave. set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday. No appointment is necessary. PCR testing for the coronavirus set to continue, by appointment.
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More evidence points to decline in omicron surge, but hospital numbers remain high
Yarmouth wastewater data shows another drop in virus levels, adding to evidence of a decline in infections in southern Maine.
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Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against New York Times delayed by her positive COVID test
The former Alaska governor, who is a one-time Republican vice presidential nominee, has had COVID-19 before. She’s urged people not to get vaccinated.
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More COVID-19 test appointments available, but at-home tests still tough to find
As the omicron surge continues in Maine, demand is still strong, but it’s getting a bit easier to get tested, say people who did so on Sunday.
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New conservative target: Race as factor in COVID-19 treatment
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an analysis of 41 health care systems that found that Black, Asian and Hispanic patients are less likely than whites to receive outpatient antibody treatment.
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Stressed hospitals are asking workers with COVID to return – even if they may be infectious
Ten-day isolation periods have given way to five-day ones under CDC guidelines updated late last month, with workers sometimes allowed back as long as symptoms are deemed mild and improving.