New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
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Colby College officials still deciding whether to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
Administrators at other Maine colleges — including Bowdoin College, Bates College, St. Joseph’s College and College of the Atlantic — have announced they will require full vaccinations prior to the fall semester.
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Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state’s eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
Posted inThe Forecaster
USM researcher wins grant to study health of new mothers
An assistant research professor with the Public Health Program at University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service has received a three-year, $400,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the health of new mothers in Maine. Kate Ahrens’ work, which focuses on 90,000 women who were pregnant between 2006 and 2020, will […]
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Meet Christiane Northrup, doctor of disinformation
The Yarmouth obstetrician-gynecologist was once a best-selling self-help author and regular Oprah guest. Now she promotes extreme conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and vaccines.
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Instagram blocks account of celebrity Maine doctor who spreads vaccine disinformation
Dr. Christiane Northrup is one of the ‘disinformation dozen’ responsible for 65 percent of all COVID-19 vaccine disinformation on social media, according to a Senate report.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Partners for World Health turns to art to raise shipping funds
The pandemic caused the Portland-based organization to forgo both its regular international medical mission trips and its largest fundraiser, but it’s still shipping out medical supplies and equipment.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Infection and vaccination rates stay high as Maine surpasses 60,000 cases
Though case numbers are still higher than in February and March, Maine continues to lead the nation in the percentage of its population that is fully vaccinated.