‘It’s still a prominent threat,” Central Maine Medical Center doctor says.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s numbers stay low with 128 new cases, but inpatient count still over 100
A state-run vaccination incentives program is slated to expire over the long holiday weekend, although health care providers are increasingly offering pop-up clinics at businesses around the state.
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Posted inBusiness, Health
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Experts say employers can make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with some exceptions
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Mobile vaccination unit’s first tour at a house of worship kicks off with a whimper
One taker showed up Thursday morning at Pathway Vineyard Church in Lewiston.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
CVS offering chance to win prizes for those who get vaccinated, starting June 1
The national pharmacy chain, which has 2 dozen locations in Maine offering COVID-19 vaccines, is giving away cruises and other vacations, festival concert tickets and more.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Bethel, Franklin, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Interactive Map: Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineHealth will bring vaccine clinics to businesses. First stop: Becky’s Diner
The Maine CDC reports 122 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and no additional deaths, continuing a steady decline in recent weeks.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Reasons behind central and western Maine’s lagging COVID-19 vaccination rates remains unclear
In Lewiston and Auburn, where there are more than 30,000 residents combined who remain unvaccinated, there are 14 vaccination sites where people get can their jab.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Bills that would ease Maine drug possession laws move forward without consensus
One would make possession of various illegal drugs a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.