The American response has come under criticism for being too modest, particularly as the administration advocates for providing booster shots to Americans before vulnerable people in poorer nations have received even a first dose.
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Spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations continues as Maine reports 614 new cases and 5 more deaths
The number of patients in intensive care continued to rise higher into record territory Wednesday, with the delta variant spreading in all parts of the state.
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One resident of Franklin County, two from Androscoggin County die from COVID as Maine surpasses 1,000 deaths
State health officials reported 18 additional deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,002 since March 2020.
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Governor acknowledges an ‘unwelcome milestone’
The state also reported a record number of patients in hospitals, including in intensive care.
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.
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.
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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.
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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, Local & State
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, Local & State, 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.