Maine expands program for free at-home COVID-19 testing

Maine households can now order 1 free COVID-19 test kit per month.

Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates

The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it's to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.

Thousands of Maine people per day getting their booster doses

Supplies are 'sufficient, but limited,' says Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah.

New York City ending vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1

New York City will lift its private-sector COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Nov. 1 but will continue to require city employees to be vaccinated against the virus.

Newest COVID-19 booster available at local locations

Health care workers appeal dismissal of lawsuit over Maine’s vaccine mandate

Seven Maine health care workers are taking their case to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, after a federal judge dismissed their case in August.

Maine pharmacies, health care providers ramping up COVID-19 booster shots

Some appointments were available this week and more are expected to open up next week as the state's supply grows.

Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at 26 long-term care facilities in the state

One outbreak is at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and involves 27 residents and four staff, according to the Maine CDC.

RSU 9 sets COVID-19 guidelines for 2022-23 year

The relaxed guidelines, in accordance with the Maine CDC and DOE, no longer require districts to contact trace or notify families of children who may have been exposed to a student in the same classroom or on the same bus.

Got expired COVID tests? Don’t be quick to chuck them.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized extended expiration dates for some at-home COVID tests.