Such a requirement has led aviation-related stakeholders to complain that the logistical hurdles would be challenging at best and a nightmare at worst.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine schools now have 72 outbreaks and 2,080 cases as COVID surge continues
The state has set hospitalization records repeatedly in recent days, although a recent decline in the rate of positive tests could be a sign that the latest surge is easing.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
‘This is a crisis that’s preventable,’ Mills says in plea to Mainers to get vaccinated
Despite Maine’s high vaccination rate, “clusters” of unvaccinated people are driving cases, the state’s top public health official said Wednesday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations continues as Maine reports 614 new cases and 5 more deaths
The number of patients in intensive care continued to rise higher into record territory Wednesday, with the delta variant spreading in all parts of the state.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Maine
One resident of Franklin County, two from Androscoggin County die from COVID as Maine surpasses 1,000 deaths
State health officials reported 18 additional deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,002 since March 2020.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Vaccination rates for regional public school staff released
The Department of Health and Human Services released vaccination rates of teachers and staff for schools across Maine, including Spruce Mountain and Mt. Blue.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Governor acknowledges an ‘unwelcome milestone’
The state also reported a record number of patients in hospitals, including in intensive care.
Posted inNation / World
J&J: Booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response
The company says a second dose six months after the first raises antibody levels 12-fold.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
States brace for confusion about COVID-19 booster rollout
The two federal agencies that determine who should get a booster – the FDA and CDC – are not expected to issue decisions until later this week.
Posted inNation / World
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is safe for kids ages 5 to 11
For elementary school-aged kids, Pfizer tested a much lower dose – a third of the amount that’s in each shot given now.