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PublishedJuly 8, 2021
Pfizer will seek approval for 3rd vaccine dose to boost immunity
Research shows vaccines offer strong protection against the highly contagious delta variant, but studies are underway to determine if and when boosters might be needed.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2021
30 Maine school districts join suit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma
At least 30 Maine school districts have joined a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma for damages related to the opioid crisis.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2021
FDA reverses itself under pressure, moves to limit use of new Alzheimer’s drug
The Food and Drug Administration says the change is intended to address confusion among physicians and patients about who should get Aduhelm, which has faced an intense public backlash since its approval last month.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2021
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Franklin County
The seven-day average per capita is up 114% from a week ago.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2021
Will one dose of a 2-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?
One dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine will provide some protection, but not nearly as much as if you had both doses
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PublishedJuly 1, 2021
COVID-19 delta variant puts western and central Maine towns at risk
Public health officials have warned that the highly contagious strain of the disease could be a danger to unvaccinated populations, while emphasizing the vaccines' effectiveness in protecting against COVID-19.
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PublishedJune 30, 2021
‘Vaccines are key here,’ Maine CDC director says at final COVID-19 briefing
Meanwhile, officials from Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center say Maine Hospital Association's advocacy for a COVID-19 vaccination mandate does not affect their current outlook.
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PublishedJune 29, 2021
Bridgton Hospital obstetrical patients will be diverted to CMMC for at least another week
Hospital president Peter Wright said that the hospital's single obstetrician went on unexpected leave earlier this month and that temporarily diverting maternity care is not uncommon for small hospitals.
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PublishedJune 26, 2021
‘No one had any idea how bad this could be’: Local health care workers’ reflections on COVID-19
The Sun Journal spoke to six health care workers from Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center about the impacts that the 15-month-old pandemic has had on them.
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PublishedJune 25, 2021
State reports 35 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 additional deaths
Meanwhile, the six Maine counties with the lowest vaccination rate are also the counties with the highest rates of new transmission over the last 28 days.
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