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Vaccine shipments to Maine to decline next week, as cases remain high
Nearly half of the 401 new cases reported by the state Wednesday were people under 30.
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Nearly half of new U.S. virus infections are in just 5 states
The concentration of infections is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots.
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Maine to launch mobile units with FEMA to boost rural access to COVID-19 vaccine
The federal partnership is part of a broader effort to reduce gaps in vaccination rates among Maine counties and provide more vaccination sites in smaller communities.
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FDA OKs first new ADHD drug in over a decade for children
Quelbree is a daily capsule for kids 6 to 17.
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Some businesses want masks on, even as states drop mandates
The law sides with owners as a company’s premises are private property.
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With new law, Maine delegation pushes for speedy help for veterans with dementia
The delegations of Maine and Alaska want the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to work quickly to implement a law that gives the VA the ability to waive eligibility requirements for homecare.
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Vaccine passports offer public health benefits but also stir debate
Requiring proof of vaccination for certain types of travel or admittance to large-scale gatherings is under consideration, but privacy and equity concerns may prevent widespread implementation.
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U.K.: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths
They died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.
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Mainers younger than 30 driving surge in new COVID-19 cases
Public health officials are warning that the rising number of cases in Maine and across the country could threaten efforts to control the disease with steady progress on vaccinations.