It’s the next-to-last step for the vaccine developed by drugmaker Moderna and the National Institutes of Health.
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Another day, another record: Maine reports 590 new cases
Nine more deaths were reported as well. New cases, as well as hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, continue to surge to unprecedented levels in Maine and across the country.
Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out
Monitoring vaccines for unexpected side effects is a bigger challenge than usual, because so many people need to be vaccinated and so many vaccines made in different ways are converging at the same time.
Norway hair salon Cut Loose reopens after COVID-19 outbreak
Cut Loose reopened Tuesday after a deep clean and following consultations with doctors and the Maine CDC.
FDA says Pfizer vaccine vials hold extra doses, expanding nation’s supply
The Food and Drug Administration says that pharmacists began to notice the vials contain more than the expected five doses.
Maine hospitals continue vaccine rollout while surge sets record
Skilled nursing homes plan to begin vaccinating residents and staff members on Monday.
How much will the vaccine cost you? It’s free, but …
Health care workers are being vaccinated now, but members of the public are expected to receive their shots in the coming weeks and months. How much will the shot cost? Nothing. Sort of. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, doses purchased with taxpayer dollars will be given to Americans at no cost. However, […]
CMMC starts vaccinating employees
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center will start vaccinating its workers Thursday.
For everyday Mainers, COVID-19 vaccines may still be months away
Who gets vaccinated when depends on factors including the supply and how quickly health care workers and people in nursing homes get inoculated.
Dentists could join state’s effort to vaccinate Mainers for COVID-19
The Maine Dental Association sent a letter to state health agencies offering the services of 765 dentists.