The number of daily new cases continues to decline as Maine readies new vaccination clinics, including at Scarborough Downs.
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U.S. CDC plans to increase vaccine shipments to Maine and other states
The White House said states would get about 5% more doses this week, and announced a new pharmacy vaccination program that will eventually include Hannaford and Shaw’s.
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Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
A fast, at-home coronavirus test will be available to Americans this year
Under the new contract, the company is expecting to ship 100,000 tests to the United States per month from February to July.
Posted inNation & World
Here are some differences between competing Biden and Republican COVID-19 relief plans
The president’s plan calls for an additional $1.9 trillion in federal spending. The 10 Republican senators are calling for about $618 billion in federal spending.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill to give Maine clerks more time to process absentee ballots is opposed by some Republicans
The measure would give town clerks more time to process absentee ballots, but vote counting would still not begin until Election Day.
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New diabetes cases linked to COVID-19
Although COVID-19 often attacks the lungs, it is increasingly associated with a range of problems including blood clots, neurological disorders, and kidney and heart damage.
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Hospitals cancel COVID-19 vaccination clinics as winter storm approaches Maine
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reported 219 new COVID-19 cases and 5 additional deaths Monday, continuing the downward trend in new infections.
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Maine sees progress, frustrations in rollout of vaccinations
With a central registration system still weeks away, experts say state officials need to use the time to build on critical partnerships.
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EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine for all adults
Concerns had been raised this week that not enough data exist to prove it works in older people, and some countries indicated they may not give it to the elderly.