The chief of the World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an ‘extraordinary’ situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
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Monkeypox virus could become entrenched – or contained – in U.S.
No one’s really sure what path the disease will take, and some say testing and vaccines can still stop the outbreak from taking root.
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York County man has 1st confirmed monkeypox case in Maine
The disease had been spreading in other New England states and across the country.
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Hospitalizations continue to swing thanks to COVID-19 subvariants
The omicron subvariant BA.5 is the dominant variant in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Maine Chamber, trade groups ask for delay in forever chemicals reporting law
They say they don’t have enough time or information to comply with the requirement, which takes effect in January.
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Gov. Mills announces grant program to expand medical training opportunities in rural Maine
The $1.6 million will help expand medical provider training opportunities in rural Maine.
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Maine COVID hospitalizations rise nearly 30% in 10 days
The state reported a slight rise in the patient count Wednesday, but there were no patients on ventilators for a 2nd straight day.
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FDA weighs oversight changes after formula, Juul troubles
Parents and politicians have expressed frustration over the agency’s handling of the baby formula shortage and a recent decision to ban all e-cigarettes from Juul.
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CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults
There’s a new option for COVID-19 shots from Novavax – a more traditional kind of vaccine.
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Nearly half of working adults say they’re open to relocating to abortion-friendly states
But moving expenses and the high cost of living in many safe haven states remain major barriers.