The city of 7.4 million people is in the grip of a spiraling omicron outbreak that has swamped hospitals and morgues and reduced hours or shut restaurants and other shops in the normally bustling financial hub.
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As virus cases go from 1 to 24,000, New Zealand changes tack
A month ago, case numbers were about 200 a day.
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Big cities drop more COVID-19 measures in push for normalcy
The moves in New York City, Los Angeles and elsewhere come as government officials around the U.S. have been signaling that the risk of coronavirus spread is retreating – at least for now.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mask mandate dropped at State House
In tying the requirement to local transmission rates, legislative leaders could reinstate the mask mandate if Kennebec County goes red again.
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New COVID cases fall worldwide for 3rd week; deaths also drop
Scientists warn, however, that it’s still possible that more transmissible and deadly variants could emerge if the virus is allowed to spread uncontrolled.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID hospitalizations in Maine cut in half since omicron peak last month
As of Monday, 216 people were hospitalized with the virus in Maine, the lowest total since Nov. 9.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Fire Department closes its COVID-19 test site
The Westbrook Fire Department has shut down its COVID-19 testing clinic at the public safety building, citing a drop in both the number of cases and testing requests. At its height, the site was conducting over 200 tests a day, but numbers have since dropped to under 100, according to a statement from the fire […]
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Canadian police arrest 2 leaders of protesting truckers
Busloads of police arrived near Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, and workers put up extra fences around government buildings.
Posted inNation & World
Xi urges Hong Kong to get control as COVID-19 cases surge
The Chinese territory is facing its worst outbreak of the pandemic, topping 2,000 new coronavirus cases each day this week.
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Masks still required for all MPA tournament games in Portland
Fans must also produce proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to attend games at the Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena.