Anti-vax health care workers should get the shot – or take a hike.
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Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Virus testing strategies, opinions vary widely in U.S. schools
Some states are returning the money the Biden administration provided to run tests in schools.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Gov. Mills removes gathering limits, physical distancing rules, but masks still required indoors
By not relaxing the requirement for masks for vaccinated people, the state is at odds with new federal guidance.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine begins vaccinating youths as young as 12 against COVID-19
The effort will focus on schools, but parental consent is required, and national data show some reluctance to giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Watch as Gov. Mills participates in White House forum on vaccination strategies
Maine’s chief executive joined 5 other governors Tuesday in the virtual discussion hosted by the Biden administration.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine doctors to host forum on COVID-19 vaccines
The virtual event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday and is open to anyone who has questions or concerns.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MaineHealth opens up vaccine registration to adolescents ages 12 to 15
The health care provider is preparing to close its mass vaccination site at Scarborough Downs as it shifts to providing clinics at schools and continues with walk-in options.
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Young people making up bigger share of COVID-19 cases in Maine
More than 70% of the new cases were in people younger than 40, reflecting the lower vaccination rate among younger Mainers.