The Maine CDC recently started taking applications for ‘collaborative’ vaccination clinics staged by small practices, but doctors say few offices will be able to meet the volume demands set by the state.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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Maine CDC says clinics won’t be affected by delays in vaccine shipments
Maine CDC says only a ‘small number’ of second COVID-19 doses are arriving late to the state. Meanwhile, Walgreens is preparing to begin offering vaccinations to eligible individuals at pharmacies in Maine.
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Updated: I’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. Now what?
Masking, physical distancing and frequent hand washing are still recommended, at least until experts learn more about the performance of vaccines in real-life situations.
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Maine CDC reports 104 new COVID-19 cases, 3 additional deaths
The state continues to receive dramatically fewer reports of new infections compared to a month ago, although the detection this week of another case of a U.K. variant of COVID-19 raises concerns.
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Updated: How can I get vaccinated?
Here’s the latest information on seeking an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Health groups, affected families urge lawmakers to toughen Maine standards on ‘forever chemicals’
Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on the first of multiple bills this session taking aim at the class of chemicals known as PFAS, which are the focus of growing health concerns nationwide.
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Vaccinations in Maine expected to increase slightly this week
The state CDC expects to receive enough first doses from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating an additional 21,475 people.
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Confusion, frustration as older Mainers try to navigate vaccination registration maze
The lack of a statewide centralized system has led to a hodgepodge, complicating inoculations for many.
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Updated vaccine Q&A: When can I expect an appointment call from MaineHealth?
Also: Why doesn’t Maine have a statewide vaccination registration and appointment system? And what is the latest timeline for vaccination phases?
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U.S. CDC plans to increase vaccine shipments to Maine and other states
The White House said states would get about 5% more doses this week, and announced a new pharmacy vaccination program that will eventually include Hannaford and Shaw’s.