Maine is planning large-scale vaccination sites, and Gov. Janet Mills will review the Biden administration’s proposal as part of that process.
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State steers more COVID-19 vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies
The doses are being directed to facilities that are vaccinating older Maine residents, who are at higher risk from COVID-19.
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Primary care doctors say they’re left out of vaccination efforts
Physicians not affiliated with hospitals or major health organizations say their patients are scared – and asking questions their caregivers can’t answer.
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COVID-19 patient numbers set records at Maine Med and in Lewiston, drop in Bangor and York County
Coronavirus inpatient numbers remain flat at high levels across Maine, but the burden has shifted back to medical centers in Portland and Lewiston.
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Former Scarborough Downs racetrack to become mass-vaccination site
Officials at MaineHealth said the grandstand of the former harness racing track will be retrofitted to handle at least 1,000 vaccinations daily – if there’s enough vaccine.
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‘Our D-Day’: Brunswick hospital opening vaccine clinic Jan. 25
Mid Coast Hospital start giving the vaccine to people 70 and older at the Brunswick Parks and Rec Center at the former Navy base on Monday.
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COVID-19 vaccines in short supply, nonexistent for older Mainers
Hospitals are getting inundated with calls from people who are 70 or older and desperate for the shot.
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Hospitals bearing brunt of vaccine efforts as frustrations mount
Until vaccines are more plentiful, challenges are likely as the state rolls out vaccinations for older and at-risk Mainers.
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Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?
Some answers to a few common questions on Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign ahead of additional details expected to be released by the Mills administration this week.
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Maine CDC reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, four additional deaths
Maine is entering its fifth week of a monthslong vaccination campaign, although there are uncertainties about the pace of vaccine deliveries from the federal government.