Several hospitals and other providers say they are still considering vaccine requirements for staff, amid calls for mandatory inoculation by national groups and some states.
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FDA asks Pfizer, Moderna to test their vaccines in more children to help rule out safety issues
The changes to ongoing trials could delay the availability of the vaccines to kids between the ages of 5 and 11 beyond the anticipated timeline of early fall.
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Doctors, nurses, health groups call for mandatory COVID vaccinations for health workers
The statement represents an increasingly tough stance by the medical and public health establishment amid the sluggish pace of national vaccinations.
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Most unvaccinated Americans unlikely to get shots, poll finds
Among adults who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, 35% say they probably will not, and 45% say they definitely will not.
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Thomas College won’t require students, faculty, staff to be vaccinated
The college said Thursday those who are not vaccinated must follow safety protocols, including wearing masks, at the Waterville campus.
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More than half of Mainers age 12-19 have had COVID-19 shots
Nationwide, only about 14% of the population that is younger than 18 has had even a first dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to data from Mayo Clinic.
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UMaine System plans to require vaccines when FDA gives final approval
The system also announced plans for unvaccinated students and staff to participate in required COVID testing and quarantine upon arriving on campuses this fall.
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COVID still killing Americans faster than guns, cars and flu combined
In June, coronavirus was responsible for 337 deaths a day. The historic average deaths from gunshots, car crashes and complications from the flu add up to 306 a day.
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As daily numbers increase, Maine reports 45 new cases of COVID-19
The seven-day average of daily new cases rose to 34.7 on Friday, up from 20.7 one week ago.
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Canada may allow fully vaccinated Americans in as of mid-August
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that if Canada’s current positive path of vaccination rate and public health conditions continue, the border can open.