Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that all health care workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 1, adding to a growing number of vaccine mandates.
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COVID-19 patient counts are climbing again in Maine hospitals
The statewide tally of inpatients confirmed with the disease has hit the highest level since early June, with Bangor’s Eastern Maine Medical Center seeing the sharpest spike.
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Immunocompromised Mainers could soon get COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Some health care providers have begun preparing for booster shots in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization, which could come as early as Friday.
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Equine nonprofit looks to improve Mainers’ mental health
Horses Over America Founder Gerald Scott and his horse, Hercules, stopped by two youth centers, two retirement homes and walked around downtown Bath Wednesday.
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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Augusta care facility
A total of 21 cases, 18 patients and three staff members, were reported in late July at Capitol City Manor, and the Maine Center for Disease Control is still investigating the outbreak.
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CDC urges vaccines for women during pregnancy
The advice comes as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus.
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Hospitalizations highest since June as Maine CDC reports 217 new cases of COVID-19
Maine’s seven-day average of new cases has climbed to levels not seen since May, and 60 people were hospitalized Wednesday, the most since June 6.
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Groups make own drugs to fight high drug prices, shortages
Almost half of U.S. hospitals have received shipments and more should be available in pharmacies within the next year.
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After hospital outbreaks, Mills ‘seriously considering’ vaccination mandate for Maine health care workers
The Maine Hospital Association called for a mandate 6 weeks ago, and a spokeswoman for the governor said a decision is expected soon.
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Maine CDC investigates outbreaks at Maine Med and Belfast hospital
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Maine has ticked up in recent weeks as the delta variant has led to an increase in cases.