The state also reported a record number of patients in hospitals, including in intensive care.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Broad majorities of Americans oppose key provisions of restrictive Texas abortion law, poll finds
Weighing in on one of the law’s provisions, 81% say they disapprove of giving $10,000 to private citizens who successfully file suits against those who perform or assist a woman with getting an abortion.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
States brace for confusion about COVID-19 booster rollout
The two federal agencies that determine who should get a booster – the FDA and CDC – are not expected to issue decisions until later this week.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Nursing home staffing crisis challenges hospitals, disrupts families
Four long-term care homes in Maine have announced they will close, displacing 120 residents. The ominous trend also means overburdened hospitals are losing a key lifeline for discharged patients.
Posted inbPlus, Health
Dentophobia? There’s relief. Here’s the drill.
By some estimates, between 5% and 8% of Americans avoid dental work because of dentophobia, the fear of visits to the dentist. But growing awareness, technology, chemistry and good old communication are easing the angst.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Maine
COVID-19 cases in Franklin County near record levels set in winter surge
Another resident of Androscoggin County has died from complications due to COVID-19, bringing the cumulative death count there to 90.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Staff at Androscoggin County schools among least vaccinated in the state
Lewiston Public Schools’ central operation staff and individual school staff have some of the lowest vaccination rates statewide.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools & Education
Almost all UMaine System residential students have verified COVID-19 vaccination
And the percentage of full-time employees who have verified their status is about 83%, the system said.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine public sector employees are subject to Biden’s vaccine-or-testing mandate
Maine is among 26 states that have agreements with the federal government that require adoption and enforcement of all OSHA standards.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 boosters only for older and high-risk Americans
The group of outside experts rejects a plan to offer booster shots to the broader population.