Scientists are tracking variants of the coronavirus by scanning virus samples taken from infected people
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World
CDC study finds double masks or tighter fit can reduce virus transmission by 95%
The agency says people can wear a cloth mask on top of a disposable surgical mask ‘for better fit and extra protection.’
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine officials say they will take vaccine away from hospitals that violate guidelines
Gov. Janet Mills criticized MaineHealth on Tuesday for not following guidelines, calling it an ‘insult’ that the state’s largest health care organization gave doses to out-of-state contractors who came here to disrupt a union-organizing effort by nurses.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineHealth defends decision to vaccinate administrative, remote staff despite state rules
But Maine Medical Center was wrong to vaccinate out-of-state consultants who were hired to help fight an effort to unionize nurses at the hospital, company officials say.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine group pushes ban on flavored tobacco products
A coalition of health and social justice advocates says many of the flavored and metholated products are designed to appeal to children, especially in communities of color.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?
Many countries are stepping up requirements for incoming travelers to show a recent negative COVID-19 test
Posted inHealth, Maine
Confusion, frustration as older Mainers try to navigate vaccination registration maze
The lack of a statewide centralized system has led to a hodgepodge, complicating inoculations for many.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?
It’s best to avoid certain painkillers before and after getting a COVID-19 vaccine, unless you routinely take them for a medical condition
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Video: Mask-wearing objections raised at Androscoggin County Commission meeting
Despite the science showing that masks help prevent the transmission of the coronavirus, a group of people spoke against mask-wearing mandates at an Androscoggin County Commission meeting.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
St. Mary’s doles out hundreds of doses of the vaccine to members of the public Thursday
‘Wild horses couldn’t have kept me away,’ said one vaccine recipient, who was among the 400 people that got shots on Thursday.