The number of patients still remains above 400, which is double the highest number in Maine hospitals last winter.
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Answers to commonly asked questions about the omicron variant
The new year ushered in a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, one dominated by the fast-spreading omicron variant.
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Maine nursing homes fear that a strong flu season would push them over the edge
Health professionals say staffing shortages are the worst they have ever seen, and the risk of influenza outbreaks makes a terrible situation worse.
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Maine considers new screening to protect babies’ health
A bill introduced Wednesday would require screening for cytomegalovirus, which can cause long-term hearing loss, developmental delay, vision loss and seizures.
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U.S. will launch website to provide 4 free at-home COVID tests
Americans shouldn’t expect a rapid turnaround on the orders and they will have to plan ahead and request the tests well before they want them.
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State announces details of Guard deployment to help hospitals handle surge
Meanwhile, testing of wastewater for COVID-19 gives some reason for hope that the omicron wave won’t last as long as the delta surge.
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COVID-19 pill rollout stymied by shortages as omicron rages
The pills are being carefully rationed, reserved for the highest-risk patients.
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Maine Med nurses’ union criticizes working conditions at hospital under pandemic pressure
The protest, part of a national ‘day of action’ organized by the parent union of the Maine State Nurses Association, comes as the association negotiates its first contract with Maine Medical Center.
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Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for businesses, but allows it for health care workers
The court’s conservative majority concludes the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s vaccine-or-test rule on U.S. businesses with at least 100 employees.
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Southern Maine hospitals inundated as COVID-19 patient numbers hit new high
The omicron variant continues to sweep through Maine and the country, leading to increased hospitalizations and disruptions of schools and businesses.