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Health, Nation / World

Recommended COVID booster shots could begin Sept. 20

by MIKE STOBBE and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

The plan calls for an extra dose eight months after the second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

Health, Maine, News

COVID-19 surge continues in Maine with 191 new cases, 2 additional deaths

by Eric Russell August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

The highly transmissible delta variant continues to march through the state and country relatively unchecked.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Oxford County hits high level of COVID-19 transmission, hospitalizations at CMMC, St. Mary’s stay relatively low

by Emily Bader August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center each reported three in-patients with confirmed COVID-19 on Tuesday. Statewide, 84 individuals were hospitalized with the virus.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Auburn officials worry that vaccine mandate for EMS workers may lead to resignations

by Steve Collins August 17, 2021August 18, 2021

State panel working on rules for new mandate inundated Tuesday with so many requests to participate online that it postponed its meeting.

Health, Maine, News

Booster shots available for Mainers with compromised immune systems

by Joe Lawlor August 16, 2021August 16, 2021

Those who qualify include people who are having cancer treatments or who have immunodeficiency disease or other specified conditions affecting their immune systems.

Health, Nation / World

Some things to know about traveling to Canada this summer

by Emily Fagan The Washington Post August 16, 2021August 16, 2021

On Aug. 9, Canada started welcoming back fully vaccinated visitors from the United States, but there are requirements to follow.

Health, Maine, News

Another child welfare crisis has gripped Maine. Is this a problem that can be solved?

by Eric Russell August 15, 2021August 16, 2021

The Office of Child and Family Services has pledged to continue reforms and work with several different entities that are reviewing its work.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 surge

by Emily Bader August 14, 2021August 16, 2021

The latest surge in cases — and its impact on Mainers’ daily lives — has left some wondering: Why didn’t the vaccines prevent this, and where does that leave us?