Despite recent declines, hospitals continue to get federal help and assistance from Maine Army National Guard members because of the high caseloads and staff shortages.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
Gov. Janet Mills says military medical team on way to assist CMMC providers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the request for pandemic aid for the Lewiston hospital.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline, led by drop in ICU patients
Some hospitals are still struggling, however, and the federal government is sending a COVID-19 ‘surge team’ to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Unvaccinated patient of Boston hospital denied heart transplant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital says the COVID-19 vaccine is one of several immunizations required by most U.S. transplant programs.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
COVID-19 testing center to open in Auburn
As the pandemic eases slightly in Maine, three more testing sites are opening statewide, including one at the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston’s Outdoor Learning & Education Center at 151 Stetson Road.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
COVID-19 vaccine booster drive faltering in U.S.
A new poll finds Americans are more likely to see the initial vaccinations as essential.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Maine lawmakers take aim at prescription drug double billing
Supporters say the bill would require insurance companies to include any financial assistance used by a patient when they calculate deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
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Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults
Some vaccines are being updated in case health authorities decide a change is needed.
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Maine hospitals see decline in number of COVID-19 patients
The number of overall hospitalizations remains near the pandemic peak, while the number of patients in intensive care units has dropped below 100 for the first time since Dec. 1.
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FDA ends, for now, use of two monoclonal antibodies
The Department of Health and Human Services has halted distribution of the medications made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly. Meanwhile, Maine will receive an increased ration of a drug that is effective against omicron.