State officials announced the pending order Saturday evening, hours after Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine gained federal authorization.
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On video, Queen Elizabeth II urges people to be vaccinated
The British monarch compares the effort that’s gone into Britain’s national vaccination campaign against COVID-19 to the way people worked together during World War II.
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Vaccine shipments to Maine slated to increase next week
While larger and steadier vaccine supplies will likely prompt changes by the Mills administration, the 41 additional COVID-related deaths identified since late January highlight the ongoing toll of the pandemic.
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Vaccine clinic brings hope, relief to elders on Peaks Island
Front-line immunization teams from Northern Light Health and MaineHealth administer shots to 130 senior residents of the community to fend off COVID-19.
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Vaccinations in Maine expected to increase slightly this week
The state CDC expects to receive enough first doses from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating an additional 21,475 people.
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Westbrook gets OK to set up vaccination site
City Health Officer and Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte has said that he wanted the vaccines to be administered by Public Safety employees at the Westbrook Community Center.
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Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?
Some answers to a few common questions on Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign ahead of additional details expected to be released by the Mills administration this week.
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Updated Q&A: When will it be my turn under the new plan?
Maine’s new vaccine strategy gives higher priority to police, firefighters and other first responders, as well as older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions.
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Updated Q&A: I have allergies. Should I still get a COVID-19 vaccine?
While many people will experience milder side effects after vaccination, severe allergic reactions have been rare in Maine and nationwide so far.
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Study suggests Pfizer vaccine works against virus variant
Two variants are causing global concern because they appear to spread more easily – although how much more isn’t yet known.