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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies
The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
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PublishedMay 20, 2023
Our View: Shah’s experience makes him right person to lead CDC at a crossroads
In Maine, Shah was a great communicator and a true public servant, which is just what the CDC needs.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Maine Voices: Taking steps to stop an invisible and potentially deadly enemy
At least one-third of Maine homes will test positive for dangerous levels of radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
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PublishedMay 5, 2023
Maine child tests positive for measles – state’s 1st case since 2019
The state is working to notify anyone who might have come into contact with the unidentified child.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2023
Dr. Nirav Shah makes his final rounds in Maine
For perhaps the final time as the state's CDC director, Shah answered questions about the pandemic and health topics on the 'MaineCalling' public radio show.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2022
More than half of all flu cases reported this season are from last week
There have been more than 1,650 influenza cases reported to the Maine CDC since early October, with nearly 860 reported last week.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreaks at 26 long-term care facilities in the state
One outbreak is at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and involves 27 residents and four staff, according to the Maine CDC.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
New COVID-19 booster shots coming to Maine
Maine is expected to receive 80,500 doses of new omicron-targeting booster shots within the next 2 weeks.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
Maine fares better than most despite slip in life expectancy
Life expectancy declined in Maine in 2020, but 47 other states were hit harder during the pandemic's first year.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2022
CDC head reflects on pandemic response at Freeport forum
Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah and global health expert Kara Palamountain discussed the current state of the pandemic and other public health topics at a Freeport talk Wednesday evening.
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