coronavirus Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Abbott Labs laying off most temporary workers in Westbrook

by Edward D. Murphy February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

The company, which expects demand for COVID tests to ebb, said no changes are currently planned for permanent workers at its Westbrook site.

Health, Nation / World

President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

by ZEKE MILLER and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press January 30, 2023

The Biden administration had previously considered ending the emergency last year, but held off amid concerns about a potential ‘winter surge’ in cases.

Health, Nation / World, News

U.S. proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

by MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.

Maine

Numbers lag among Maine nursing home staff for receiving the latest COVID booster

by Caitlin Andrews The Maine Monitor January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

The state is one of the most vaccinated in the country, but nursing home residents are far more updated for the latest shot than those who care for them.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn

COVID-related hospitalizations remain steady as new subvariant dominates

by Emily Bader January 11, 2023January 12, 2023

The omicron subvariant, XBB, now accounts for about 70% of all COVID-19 cases in the Northeast. While it is more contagious than previous subvariants, local hospital officials say they are not seeing a spike in hospitalizations.

Health, Maine

New COVID-19 variant spreads in Maine, but hospitalizations not expected to spike

by Joe Lawlor January 4, 2023January 3, 2023

Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said a wall of immunity should help prevent the outbreaks experienced last winter.

Androscoggin County, Franklin, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Flu’s spread and severity remains severe across the region

by Emily Bader December 28, 2022December 29, 2022

Flu-associated hospitalizations in Androscoggin and Franklin counties each tripled last week compared to the week prior, with 15 patients and six patients admitted to hospitals, respectively.