Parts of the country are running up against deep vaccine resistance, while the highly contagious mutant version of the coronavirus that was first detected in India is accounting for an ever-larger share of infections.
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Singer Olivia Rodrigo heads to White House to promote vaccinations for young people
The 18-year-old actress and singer will meet with President Biden and Anthony Fauci, and will record videos to encourage young people to get vaccinated.
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Maine reports 65 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days
The state announced the opening of a new vaccination clinic at the Portland International Jetport, as it strives to add more people to the list of those protected against the virus.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA expected to issue new warning on J&J vaccine related to rare autoimmune disorder
About 100 preliminary reports of Guillain-Barré have been detected after 12.8 million doses were administered.
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FDA expected to issue new warning on J&J vaccine related to rare autoimmune disorder
About 100 preliminary reports of Guillain-Barré have been detected, after 12.8 million doses were administered.
Posted inMaine, News
New tests suggest dangerous delta variant more widespread in Maine, sending most COVID inpatients into ICU
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are typically younger and sicker than before, probably due to the more virulent variants.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says
The changes come amid a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 are eligible to get shots, as well as a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.
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Maine reports 9 new cases of COVID-19, 1 more death
Fifty-nine percent of Maine residents are fully vaccinated, the third-best rate in the nation.
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New study on delta variant reveals importance of receiving both vaccine shots
A report finds that a single shot of a two-dose vaccine ‘barely’ offers any protection.
Posted inMaine
Maine reports 36 new cases of COVID-19
There were no additional deaths, and the seven-day average of new cases continues to decline.