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MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER

1st doses given

270,423

Percent of Maine population

20.12%

Fully vaccinated

152,512

Percent of Maine population

11.35%

Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccine

Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.

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