Despite recent declines, hospitals continue to get federal help and assistance from Maine Army National Guard members because of the high caseloads and staff shortages.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline, led by drop in ICU patients
Some hospitals are still struggling, however, and the federal government is sending a COVID-19 ‘surge team’ to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
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Unvaccinated patient of Boston hospital denied heart transplant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital says the COVID-19 vaccine is one of several immunizations required by most U.S. transplant programs.
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COVID-19 vaccine booster drive faltering in U.S.
A new poll finds Americans are more likely to see the initial vaccinations as essential.
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Maine lawmakers take aim at prescription drug double billing
Supporters say the bill would require insurance companies to include any financial assistance used by a patient when they calculate deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
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Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults
Some vaccines are being updated in case health authorities decide a change is needed.
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Maine hospitals see decline in number of COVID-19 patients
The number of overall hospitalizations remains near the pandemic peak, while the number of patients in intensive care units has dropped below 100 for the first time since Dec. 1.
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Gov. Mills calls White House, gets more COVID-19 treatments for Maine despite undercount of cases
Maine has been getting a smaller allocation of a monoclonal antibody treatment because of a large backlog of positive tests that have yet to be screened and added to the daily total of confirmed new cases.
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More evidence points to decline in omicron surge, but hospital numbers remain high
Yarmouth wastewater data shows another drop in virus levels, adding to evidence of a decline in infections in southern Maine.
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Texas judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal workers nationwide
In November, the White House said more than 95% of federal workers were already in compliance with the mandate either by being vaccinated or by having requested an exemption.