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State opening 2 mass vaccination clinics in southern Maine as supply grows to 55,000 doses this week

A site at the Portland Expo and another at a former retail store in Sanford will add to a growing list of options. The Maine CDC also reported 128 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, continuing a downward trend.

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‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility

Gov. Janet Mills and state health officials say the system is the quickest way to achieve herd immunity.

MAINE COVID-19 VACCINE TRACKER

1st doses given

228,274

Percent of Maine population

16.98%

2nd doses given

121,566

Percent of Maine population

9.04%

Sources: Maine CDC and U.S. Census Bureau.
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Our View: Age-based vaccination plan right for Maine

An efficient system that’s easy to understand is the right way to manage COVID risks.

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