New transmission remains high across many parts of Maine and other northern New England states.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
FDA advisers back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
The panel votes that the benefits outweigh any potential risks.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 remain high in Maine
Number of people at hospitals with the virus Sunday hits 201, including 71 in critical care.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Q and A: Can I get a booster shot now? And which one should I get?
Although boosters have now been approved for all three COVID-19 vaccines in circulation, there is still the potential for confusion.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
The shots could begin in early November – with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas – if regulators give the go-ahead.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
With 575 new infections, Maine exceeds 100,000 COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
Transmission continues to be high, especially in parts of the state with low vaccination rates.
Posted inHealth, Oxford Hills
Oxford County has 2nd highest COVID-19 positivity rate in state, edging out York County
Oxford County’s positivity rate is second only to Androscoggin County after a midweek bump in new cases.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
CDC approves expanded rollout of COVID vaccine boosters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says certain Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients qualify for boosters, and opens the option of ‘mixing and matching’ vaccines.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway, Oxford emergency medical responders fully vaccinated; Buckfield may lose three
But pressure builds on health care agencies as workers quit and systems are stretched to the brink.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Poll: Should school districts require all unvaccinated students and staff to be tested weekly?
The Auburn Education Association has asked that the district require all students and school workers be vaccinated or tested weekly — in addition to use masking and observe social distancing.