The plan calls for an extra dose eight months after the second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
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Auburn officials worry that vaccine mandate for EMS workers may lead to resignations
State panel working on rules for new mandate inundated Tuesday with so many requests to participate online that it postponed its meeting.
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UMaine System presses for more student vaccinations as semester nears
As of Tuesday, about half of the 25,000 students and staff expected to be on system campuses this fall had verified their vaccination status. Friday’s the deadline.
Posted inNation & World
More than 5,000 Florida students in quarantine because of 1 school district’s COVID-19 spike
The school district’s case count, which stands at around 730, is nearly 20 times higher than it was at the same time last year.
Posted inNation & World
Why a fast-spreading virus and a half-vaccinated public are a recipe for disaster
New perils lie in wait that could escalate or prolong the outbreak. Each has the potential to cause more illness and death.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Delta variant dominant as Maine reports 375 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days
Three more deaths are reported, and transmission levels in 15 of Maine’s 16 counties are high enough that mask wearing is recommended indoors for all people.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Booster shots available for Mainers with compromised immune systems
Those who qualify include people who are having cancer treatments or who have immunodeficiency disease or other specified conditions affecting their immune systems.
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Portland vaccine policy applies to more than 1,000 city employees
The city is negotiating the implementation of the new vaccine mandate with various unions that represent municipal employees.
Posted inNation & World
Vaccine-skeptical cardinal placed on ventilator after contracting COVID
Cardinal Raymond Burke is one of Pope Francis’ fiercest critics and an outspoken Church conservative.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to require vaccinations for museums, stadiums, casinos
The move expands an earlier vaccine requirement issued for indoor dining that goes into effect this week.