Maine’s CDC director says preliminary planning is underway for higher-volume vaccination sites and an online registration system.
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Maine has no immediate plans to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination
The state is awaiting federal guidance on how best to demonstrate someone has been fully vaccinated.
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How quickly do I need a second COVID-19 vaccine shot?
The first COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. and U.K. require two doses a few weeks apart
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Southern Maine hospitals hit hard as Maine sets COVID-19 patient record
But the burden on Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor finally eased this week, although it still has the highest numbers in the state.
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COVID-19 outbreak closes 2 churches in Mechanic Falls and Norway
Six people have tested positive, prompting Our Lady of Ransom and its sister church, St. Catherine of Sienna in Norway, to shut down.
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If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again?
If you’ve already had the coronavirus, it’s possible you could get it again but such cases seem to be rare
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Lawsuit faults Maine DHHS for use of powerful medications on foster children
The federal government raised concerns about the use of psychotropic medications on Maine foster children in 2018.
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Q&A: I’m a seasonal Maine resident. Can I still get a COVID-19 vaccine here?
From ‘snowbirds’ to the evolving thinking over vaccination age groups, we answer questions about the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
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Maine flu cases plummet
Maine had more than 900 confirmed flu cases by this time last year. So far this season there are 47.
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Maine orders more vaccine, ends 2020 with some of the year’s highest COVID-19 numbers yet
The state reports 13 deaths and 702 more cases Thursday, and says it hopes to expand vaccinations to some private medical practices and assisted-living centers next week.