Portland Public Health began offering the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson this week at its clinic at 103 India St. The vaccine will be made available to the general public regardless of residency, as well as for clients of the Portland Community Free Clinic, the STD Clinic and the Needle Exchange Program. For […]
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Weekly vaccinations in Maine have decreased by half in the last month
The Maine CDC also reported 214 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and no additional deaths. It was the 4th consecutive day of fewer than 300 cases.
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Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state’s eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
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Maine Voices: How to vaccinate humanity against COVID – one at a time
A single patient is filled with enough gratitude to make even the toughest clinician humble – and honored.
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‘A frightening shift’: Maine hospitals see surge of unvaccinated patients needing intensive care
ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.
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No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
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Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
The president will call for states to make vaccines available on a walk-in basis and will direct many pharmacies to do the same.
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Maine drops residency requirement for getting COVID-19 vaccinations
The state’s vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.
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Troubling gaps lie below the surface of Maine’s vaccination success
Differences in inoculation rates between urban and rural areas, as well as among age groups and genders, complicate the state’s efforts to defeat COVID-19.
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Hospital fire kills 18 virus patients as India steps up vaccinations
The government shifted its faltering vaccination campaign into high gear Saturday by saying everyone 18 and older would get their shots.