Health care has again emerged as a top priority in this election cycle, particularly since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Six more test positive for COVID-19 at Marshwood Center
A total of 45 cases reported at the Lewiston nursing home since late July.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic?
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic
Posted inHealth, Maine
Police and businesses now seeing broad compliance with Maine’s mask mandate
Voluntary compliance has improved over time, as customers have accepted COVID-19 containment measures.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 27 additional COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The number of cases reported daily by the Maine CDC has ticked up in recent days, although the state continues to have the lowest new-infection rate in the country, according to one tracking system.
Posted inHealth, Maine
From hospitalizations to out-of-staters’ test results, Maine pandemic metrics look good
Deep into the summer tourist season, Maine has the second-fewest new cases per capita in the nation.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Another 21 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine but no additional deaths
The number of new cases reported both Wednesday and Thursday is higher than the seven-day average, although Maine’s infection rates remain low compared to most other states.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Five new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths at Marshwood; CMMC cleared
Testing continues at the Lewiston long-term care facility, where four residents have died since an outbreak three weeks ago.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Dozens of health officials quitting or getting fired amid outbreak
Confirmed infections in the U.S. exceed 5 million, with deaths topping 163,000, the highest in the world.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine faces numerous hurdles in coming race to vaccinate for COVID-19
Success in a mass-inoculation effort to achieve herd immunity depends on communicating its efficacy and overcoming ‘vaccine hesitancy.’