Association President Angela Delorme cited the steep rise in COVID-19 cases as evidence that more safety measures are needed.
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Central Maine Healthcare CEO warns of ‘perfect storm’ as vaccine deadline nears
At a media briefing Wednesday, Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew repeated that the state has been working closely with health care providers on staffing shortages.
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Federal court deals another blow to Maine workers challenging vaccine mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court could still weigh in.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pediatricians and schools prepare for rollout of vaccines for younger children
Transmission of the virus remains high in Maine, especially in areas with the lowest vaccination rates.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Another resident of Androscoggin County, 3 from Oxford County have died from COVID-19
The individuals were among the seven additional deaths reported over a three-day period Tuesday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
U.S. Supreme Court won’t stop Maine’s vaccine mandate for health care workers
Justice Stephen Breyer said the plaintiffs could try again at the Supreme Court after the 1st Circuit issues a ruling in the underlying lawsuit.
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FDA expected to allow mix-and-match COVID booster shots
The effort is being made to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘Nightmare scenarios’ Emergency medical responders contend with vaccine mandates
Emergency medical providers say vaccine mandates have made a bad situation worse and some are reaching the breaking point.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Sen. Susan Collins: Health care workforce shortages are a state issue
The U.S. senator from Maine said it should be up to employers to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
State health officials say they are working with CMMC on staffing shortages, but changes to vaccine requirement appear unlikely
Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Tuesday that it has suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, and will close its neonatal intensive care unit by the end of the month.