Most infected children have mild cases. Plus, their hospitalizations and death rates are much lower than in adults.
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As COVID deaths hit 1 million, scientist says toll may be double
The coronavirus’ rapid spread and ability to transmit in people who show no signs of the disease have enabled it to outrun measures to accurately quantify cases through widespread diagnostic testing.
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Maine CDC among 1st to participate in project to expand dementia services
Maine will receive federal money to expand services for people with dementia under a new nationwide program.
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Chickenpox and pertussis cases decline, but Maine’s school vaccination rates remain low
Maine’s vaccine exemption rate for kindergarten-age children last year was 5.6 percent, the same as it was in 2018-19, when Maine had the fourth-highest opt-out rate in the nation.
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Department of Education labels a 2nd county ‘yellow’ as state reports another 20 cases
The state recommends hybrid instruction for schools in Oxford and York counties, in an update to the school reopening advisory system Friday.
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Maine CDC warns of community spread of COVID-19 in York County
State health officials reported 18 new coronavirus cases in York County on Thursday out of 43 statewide, driving up the statewide rolling average.
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Massachusetts construction worker dies from eating too much black licorice
Eating as little as 2 ounces of black licorice a day for 2 weeks can cause a heart rhythm problem.
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‘Unfathomable’: U.S. death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
Deaths are running at close to 770 a day on average.
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Community members rally to support patients, staff at Maplecrest in Madison
About 20 vehicles lined up on Heald Street in Madison on Friday afternoon, decorated with expressions of love and support for residents and staff at Maplecrest, where 39 staff and residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and six have died.
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CDC drops testing rollback advice that caused backlash
U.S. health officials are essentially returning to previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn’t feel sick didn’t need to get tested.