coronavirus Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Whites are now more likely to die from covid than Blacks. Here’s why the pandemic shifted.

by Akilah Johnson and Dan Keating The Washington Post October 19, 2022October 20, 2022

As the pandemic progressed, the damage done by the coronavirus broadened, and the toxicity of modern-day politics came to the fore.

Health, River Valley

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported in Rumford Community Home

by Emily Bader October 19, 2022October 20, 2022

With at least 34 people sick, this is at least the second COVID outbreak at the facility since the pandemic began. There was an outbreak one year ago that infected at least 65 residents and staff.

Health, Nation / World

U.S. clears updated COVID boosters for kids

by LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press October 12, 2022October 13, 2022

But less than a third of 5- to 11-year-olds would qualify.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn

Universal masking remains in place at local hospitals

by Emily Bader October 11, 2022October 12, 2022

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated their guidance for health care settings to make universal masking optional when community transmission is not at a high level.