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.
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Maine drops residency requirement for getting COVID-19 vaccinations
The state’s vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.
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In Androscoggin County, vaccinations ‘are the way out of this’
There have been 90 new cases per 10,000 residents in Androscoggin County over the past 14 days, said Dr. Nirav Shah Thursday. That’s a stark difference from the state, which is only 38 per 10,000 people.
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Maine CDC director calls on young Mainers to get vaccinated
The number of walk-in clinics continues to grow as vaccine providers and state officials aim to make the process as convenient as possible.
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Maine vaccine providers expand walk-in options for COVID-19 shots
More sites are beginning to offer walk-in vaccinations as the state stresses convenience to maintain momentum in its program.
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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.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
State health officials: Androscoggin County’s high COVID-19 rate likely related to low vaccination rate
On Wednesday, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 625 people for every 10,000 residents in Androscoggin County had tested positive for the disease
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Vaccine shipments to Maine will jump next week, as COVID-19 cases remain high
The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.
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Another 420 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine, as vaccine demand shifts
While case numbers continue to rise, the demand for appointments at some vaccination clinics has eased.
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Maine close to giving 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
New cases of COVID-19 remain elevated, although on Sunday the state passed the 50% mark for eligible residents who have received at least 1 dose of vaccine.