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United Nations says last year’s 870,000 measles cases were most in 23 years

by Associated Press November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

To prevent outbreaks, WHO estimates 95% of the population must be immunized – coverage has stalled between about 70% and 85% globally.

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Fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases

by MARILYNN MARCHIONE Associated Press November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

New research has implications for colleges, prisons and other places that rely on such screening to prevent outbreaks.

Health, Local & State

COVID-19 cases rise at Farmington nursing home, hospital

by Lindsay Tice November 10, 2020November 11, 2020

There are 11 more cases at Sandy River Center and three more at Franklin Memorial Hospital.

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During pandemic, Calais hospital workers call 2-day strike

by Tux Turkel November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

A dispute over leadership and working conditions has led nurses, lab workers and other employees at Calais Regional Hospital to call a strike starting next Wednesday.

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Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe

by CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

With a fall surge of coronavirus infections gripping the U.S., many Americans are forgoing tradition and getting creative with celebrations.

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Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines

by LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press November 9, 2020November 10, 2020

Pfizer’s surprising news that its COVID-19 vaccine might offer more protection than anticipated is raising questions about exactly how the various vaccines in the pipeline will make it to market.