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Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility expands to include teachers
The state will not receive any doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after getting 15,000 this week, but more doses may go directly to retail pharmacies next week.
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Maine reports 225 new COVID-19 cases Friday, no additional deaths
Maine is expected to see a decrease in vaccine doses delivered next week just as eligibility opened for residents between the ages of 60 to 69, along with teachers and child care staff.
MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER
1st doses given253,135Percent of Maine population18.83%Fully vaccinated138,013Percent of Maine population10.27%Full vaccination includes 1-dose vaccineSources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.How can I get vaccinated?
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Maine reports 225 new COVID-19 cases Friday, no additional deaths
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Maine’s vaccine policy both ableist, racist
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Local & State
‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility
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Maine will open vaccine eligibility to school staff regardless of age
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Health
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Local & State
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Bishop calls for Maine’s Catholics to choose alternatives to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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Politics
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Nation & World
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Politics
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Business
Rep. Golden asks federal government to reevaluate approval of CMP energy corridor
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Local & State
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Business
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Business
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Food
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