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

by KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

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.

Sun Spots

Newest COVID-19 booster available at local locations

September 20, 2022September 19, 2022

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In your wealth of knowledge, do you know if there are clinics for COVID booster shots this fall? I was wondering if the Auburn Mall was having one again because it was very convenient. Should it be just pharmacies offering the boosters, do you need an appointment? — No name, no town […]

Health, Maine, News

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

by Emily Allen September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

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.

Health, Maine

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

by Joe Lawlor September 8, 2022September 9, 2022

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

Maine

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

by Amy Calder September 8, 2022September 9, 2022

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

Livermore Falls Advertiser

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

by Kay Neufeld September 6, 2022September 2, 2022

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.