A Yarmouth doctor who was named in a report as being one of the ‘Disinformation Dozen,’ responsible for spreading up to 65 percent of coronavirus misinformation online, praised the school’s stance.
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Mills administration removes requirement for wearing masks outdoors
The Portland Expo will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations starting Wednesday, as vaccine demand eases across Maine.
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Our View: Inmates of Maine’s prisons, jails need vaccines, too
The state is leading the nation in distributing COVID vaccines, except to one vulnerable group.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
COVID-19 cases in Maine schools rise to highest levels of the pandemic
School officials say the increase is a reflection of community spread, not transmission in schools, and several are continuing with plans to increase in-person learning.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
State investigates rising COVID-19 outbreaks in Oxford County schools, businesses
The rate of cases is rising in Oxford and Androscoggin counties at schools, workplaces and gathering spots.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. will share its stock of AstraZeneca vaccines with world
The vaccine is not yet authorized for use here, but it has cleared safety reviews in other countries.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Infection and vaccination rates stay high as Maine surpasses 60,000 cases
Though case numbers are still higher than in February and March, Maine continues to lead the nation in the percentage of its population that is fully vaccinated.
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CEO of vaccine maker sold $10 million in stock before company ruined Johnson & Johnson dose
Based on the market price, the stocks that CEO Robert Kramer sold would now fetch about $5.5 million.
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MaineHealth to open walk-in clinics, streamline scheduling as J&J vaccine OK’d for use
With vaccine supplies more plentiful, the state’s largest health care network has reduced its waitlist and is providing easier online scheduling for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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U.S. allows J&J vaccinations to resume, but with clear warnings about clots
The government says younger women will be told of the risk of rare blood clots so they can decide if they’d rather choose another COVID-19 vaccine.