The latest surge in cases — and its impact on Mainers’ daily lives — has left some wondering: Why didn’t the vaccines prevent this, and where does that leave us?
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Hospitalizations highest since June as Maine CDC reports 217 new cases of COVID-19
Maine’s seven-day average of new cases has climbed to levels not seen since May, and 60 people were hospitalized Wednesday, the most since June 6.
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Another 360 COVID-19 cases reported over 3-day period
Maine and the nation continue to see a steady increase in cases as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads widely, particularly among the unvaccinated.
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Maine CDC investigates outbreaks at Maine Med and Belfast hospital
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Maine has ticked up in recent weeks as the delta variant has led to an increase in cases.
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Masks now recommended for everyone indoors in Waldo, Somerset and Hancock counties
The state reports 60 more ‘breakthrough’ cases among vaccinated people as shifting transmission rates and the patchwork of classifications in Maine cause confusion.
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Q&A: Am I going to need a booster shot for COVID-19?
That could be the case eventually, but as of now there is no official recommendation.
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Maine sticks to mask guidance as COVID-19 hot spots shift and cases climb again
The Maine CDC says residents can check its website for daily updates that identify the counties where indoor masking is recommended for all people. New cases hit 120 on Thursday.
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Maine embraces new federal guidance on mask wearing, but confusion arises
Within hours of the state’s announcement, the U.S. CDC posted new data that changed the Maine counties where mask wearing is recommended.
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Maine will consider new masking guidelines, as COVID-19 cases increase
Gov. Mills expects to announce Wednesday whether the state will change masking recommendations based on new federal guidance, which currently would affect York and Piscataquis counties.
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Maine CDC reports 54 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, no additional deaths
Officials are watching rising case counts closely, both here and across the country, but fully vaccinated people remain well protected.