Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been given the Food and Drug Administration’s full approval, meaning it has now undergone the same rigorous regulatory review as dozens of other established vaccines
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. King on the mend, days after announcing positive COVID-19 test
A spokesman for King said Maine’s junior senator, who is vaccinated, was feeling better and recovering after disclosing that he had tested positive on Friday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Episcopal bishop requires all Maine clergy, staff to get vaccine
The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine could see a jump in new COVID-19 cases within days
Maine CDC’s director says. ‘The numbers are high and they are going up’ as the agency reviews 1,700 positive results, largely from unvaccinated people.
Posted inHealth, News
Query: Why are you not getting vaccinated?
The COVID-19 vaccines are proven to substantially reduce the risk of severe illness and death from the virus. If you haven’t gotten the vaccine yet, the Sun Journal would like to know, why? What are your thoughts about the vaccine? What are your fears? What – or who – could convince you to get one […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Pfizer approval makes more Maine employers likely to consider vaccine mandates
But there is opposition to mandates in some quarters, and businesses must try to balance workplace safety against employees’ morale, labor shortages and other challenges.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System reports 66% vaccination rate as fall semester nears
Staff and students who did not register their vaccination status as of 5 p.m. Friday are being asked to undergo COVID-19 testing and quarantine when they arrive.
Posted inNation / World
Military members required to get COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the FDA approved the vaccine.
Posted inHealth, Maine
State EMS regulators agree to give more time for some personnel to get vaccines
Fire and ambulance officials warned Monday the state’s vaccine mandate will lead to an exodus of firefighters and EMS personnel from already stressed staffs.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine hospitals’ COVID-19 patient counts soar over the weekend
The number of inpatients statewide jumped from 98 on Friday to 123 on Monday, with 61 people in critical care beds.