Health care
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
COVID-19 contact tracing under stress in Maine but holding up better than in neighboring states
The Maine CDC has scaled back the scope of investigations, but unlike New Hampshire and other states still thinks the disease is containable.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Flu shot requirement for Maine health care workers meets resistance from some nurses
The rule proposed by the Maine CDC could pave the way for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for health care workers in an emergency.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2020
Waterville-based Delta Ambulance short of staff
Coronavirus has compounded the statewide problem that existed before its onset as it attacks EMTs and those training for the service.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
‘I’m terrified’: Maine pharmacists struggle under growing workload
'You get pushed to a level that is absurd,' said one Maine pharmacist. And COVID-19 vaccinations are coming soon. 'Lives are on the line,' said another.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
Maine planning for massive rollout of COVID-19 vaccines
The state must confront logistical hurdles when the first doses arrive, possibly as early as December.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
‘I’m terrified’: Maine pharmacists struggle under growing workload
'You get pushed to a level that is absurd,' said one Maine pharmacist. And COVID-19 vaccinations are coming soon. 'Lives are on the line,' said another.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge to record level, with EMMC and MaineGeneral bearing biggest burdens
In contrast to the spring, Portland’s hospitals haven’t seen the number of COVID-19 inpatients grow as sharply during the ongoing surge.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Who will get the first COVID vaccines? States race to decide
Most Americans shouldn't expect to get a vaccine at their doctor's office or pharmacy for many months.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective, safe for seniors
The team is preparing within days to formally ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of the vaccine.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
As COVID-19 cases hit record levels in Maine, models predict numbers will get even worse
Hospitals say they’re prepared to meet demand, and the Maine CDC says the state will act to ensure that the medical system isn’t overwhelmed.
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