Health care workers are tired and frustrated as the pandemic carries on, and they’re urging the public to get vaccinated and take other precautions.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine to distribute municipal COVID-19 relief funding soon
The Mills administration says the state has already received $59.6 million of more than $119 million in federal aid it is making available to counties, cities and towns.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Abbott Laboratories disputes report that it told Maine workers to toss millions of COVID-19 tests
The company, which has plants in Westbrook and Scarborough, reportedly disposed of rapid antigen tests as cases declined and just before the delta variant created a huge new need for them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
MaineGeneral sees uptick in COVID patients
Driven by the unvaccinated, the modest rise in COVID-19 admissions at MaineGeneral in Augusta belies the 325-percent jump in the seven-day daily case average across the state compared to one month ago.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
MaineHealth says it will fire workers who don’t get vaccinated
The state’s largest health care provider and other hospitals say they will terminate employees who don’t comply with the state mandate to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Q&A: Will my children be safe at school this fall?
Experts say the safety of in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic hinges on vaccinations, masking practices, distancing, testing and other factors.
Posted inNation & World
Anger mounts as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
Millions of Americans face being forced from their homes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine panel of experts weighs in on how schools can open safely amid COVID
A pediatrician, a family physician and an elementary school principal at a virtual forum discussed vaccines, mask policies and other factors that will play into opening schools safely this fall.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
New vaccination numbers in Maine hold steady amid rise in COVID cases
Maine already has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, but some providers say they are continuing to see interest from small numbers of people looking for convenience.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
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.