‘You get pushed to a level that is absurd,’ said one Maine pharmacist. And COVID-19 vaccinations are coming soon. ‘Lives are on the line,’ said another.
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Posted inFranklin, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Russell Park up to 146 cases; more outbreaks locally
BIW, Lewiston Middle School, Greene Central School and the Maine Department of Transportation’s Wilton office have all reported COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge to record level, with EMMC and MaineGeneral bearing biggest burdens
In contrast to the spring, Portland’s hospitals haven’t seen the number of COVID-19 inpatients grow as sharply during the ongoing surge.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
How the COVID-19 pandemic is surging across Maine and the U.S.
Reported cases by country:
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Will social distancing weaken my immune system? The answer is ‘No’
Health experts say you don’t need to worry that social distancing is weakening your immune system
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Auburn YMCA, Paris Elementary record COVID-19 outbreaks
The YMCA has temporarily shut down its child care programs. Paris Elementary School has closed to in-person learning until after Thanksgiving.
Posted inHealth, Maine
As COVID-19 cases hit record levels in Maine, models predict numbers will get even worse
Hospitals say they’re prepared to meet demand, and the Maine CDC says the state will act to ensure that the medical system isn’t overwhelmed.
Posted inHealth, Perspective
What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean?
Two vaccine makers have said that preliminary data from their late-stage studies suggest their experimental vaccines are more than 90% effective, raising hopes around the world that vaccines could help put an end to the pandemic sometime next year
Posted inHealth, Perspective
Who will be the first to get COVID-19 vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System to hire ombudsman to assist retirees with insurance change
The ombudsman will be charged with helping to guide the transition to a new health insurance exchange that has met pushback from unions and retired employees.