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PublishedJanuary 17, 2022
Maine hospitals see slight drop in COVID-19 patients
The number of patients still remains above 400, which is double the highest number in Maine hospitals last winter.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2022
Maine nursing homes fear that a strong flu season would push them over the edge
Health professionals say staffing shortages are the worst they have ever seen, and the risk of influenza outbreaks makes a terrible situation worse.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2022
Maine considers new screening to protect babies’ health
A bill introduced Wednesday would require screening for cytomegalovirus, which can cause long-term hearing loss, developmental delay, vision loss and seizures.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2022
U.S. will launch website to provide 4 free at-home COVID tests
Americans shouldn't expect a rapid turnaround on the orders and they will have to plan ahead and request the tests well before they want them.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2022
State announces details of Guard deployment to help hospitals handle surge
Meanwhile, testing of wastewater for COVID-19 gives some reason for hope that the omicron wave won't last as long as the delta surge.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2022
COVID-19 pill rollout stymied by shortages as omicron rages
The pills are being carefully rationed, reserved for the highest-risk patients.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2022
Maine Med nurses’ union criticizes working conditions at hospital under pandemic pressure
The protest, part of a national ‘day of action’ organized by the parent union of the Maine State Nurses Association, comes as the association negotiates its first contract with Maine Medical Center.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2022
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for businesses, but allows it for health care workers
The court's conservative majority concludes the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's vaccine-or-test rule on U.S. businesses with at least 100 employees.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2022
Southern Maine hospitals inundated as COVID-19 patient numbers hit new high
The omicron variant continues to sweep through Maine and the country, leading to increased hospitalizations and disruptions of schools and businesses.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Kids’ low COVID-19 vaccination rates called ‘very disturbing’
Stormy weather in December, the busy holiday season, and distrust among some parents are all cited as factors.
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