The Biden administration requirement is welcomed by some, but others fear it will worsen already serious staff shortages if employees quit their jobs rather than comply.
COVID-19
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland mask mandate on the books
The city is purchasing 25,000 masks to distribute to businesses.
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland mask mandate put in place
Masks will be required even at businesses that require proof of vaccination.
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge temporarily restores New York’s mask mandate
As of now, the mandate is in effect until Feb. 1.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
COVID-19 vaccine booster drive faltering in U.S.
A new poll finds Americans are more likely to see the initial vaccinations as essential.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults
Some vaccines are being updated in case health authorities decide a change is needed.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class B indoor track meet to be held at USM
It’s going to be a long day for track at USM when the Class A and Class B state championship meets are held on Feb. 21.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inLocal & State
How do I get my free COVID tests, and are they reliable?
The new year has ushered in a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, one dominated by the latest variant, omicron, which is spreading faster than any other version of the virus to date. Although Mainers have been adapting to the latest public health recommendations since March 2020, some recent changes have generated uncertainty and confusion. […]
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Texas judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal workers nationwide
In November, the White House said more than 95% of federal workers were already in compliance with the mandate either by being vaccinated or by having requested an exemption.