The CDC reports that 93% of the U.S. counties with the highest rates of new infections have vaccination rates below 40%.
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Maine reports lowest case count since September, no additional deaths
Despite recording just 12 new cases Thursday, state health officials warn that a new variant could undermine progress by spreading among unvaccinated Mainers.
New delta variant raises concerns, as Maine’s COVID-19 case decline continues
The Maine CDC has reported 20 or fewer cases for three consecutive days, but the agency’s director said the delta variant could undermine progress on vaccinations.
Another 20 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
New case numbers continue to trend downward, although the pace of vaccinations against COVID-19 has plateaued.
Maine CDC reports 18 COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Labs have reported fewer than 100 new cases per day for more than two weeks, and the positive test rate fell below 1 percent for the first time since October.
U.S. coronavirus infections could surge if vaccination rates lag, former FDA chief says
Scott Gottlieb also expresses concern about the U.K. study showing brain-tissue shrinkage after COVID-19.
G-7 leaders pledge to share vaccine, but jostle for the high ground
With 3.7 million people lost in the pandemic, the world’s richest democracies are eager to show themselves the champions of the afflicted.
‘Big wave’ of Midcoast students receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Another 708 teens age 16-19 in Sagadahoc County have received their second dose and 7,578 teens ages 16-19 in Cumberland county are fully vaccinated, according to state data.
Maine’s numbers stay low with 128 new cases, but inpatient count still over 100
A state-run vaccination incentives program is slated to expire over the long holiday weekend, although health care providers are increasingly offering pop-up clinics at businesses around the state.
Nearly 900 Bath shipbuilders vaccinated through on-site clinics
Bath Iron Works employees have received the COVID-19 through on-site vaccination clinics offered by the Maine National Guard.