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Health

Published
April 23, 2021

U.S. allows J&J vaccinations to resume, but with clear warnings about clots

The government says younger women will be told of the risk of rare blood clots so they can decide if they’d rather choose another COVID-19 vaccine.
Published
April 22, 2021

Somerset County sees largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases

Nearly a quarter of the total cases reported in the county documented over the past 30 days.
Published
April 22, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations surge across Maine, hit record levels at Lewiston’s CMMC

Inpatients are younger and from rural areas, and the virus variant from U.K. may be part of the reason.
Published
April 22, 2021

How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?

Since the COVID-19 vaccines haven't been around that long, it's not yet known how long their protection lasts
Published
April 21, 2021

Maine may offer more walk-in vaccine clinics as demand softens amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Some providers are looking at changing their method of scheduling vaccination appointments as there are small signs that demand is softening, especially in rural areas.

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Published
April 20, 2021

EU agency links J&J shot to rare clots, says odds favor use

The company will add a warning to its label and is resuming shipments to the bloc, Norway and Iceland.
Published
April 20, 2021

Another 420 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine, as vaccine demand shifts

While case numbers continue to rise, the demand for appointments at some vaccination clinics has eased.
Published
April 19, 2021

Maine close to giving 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

New cases of COVID-19 remain elevated, although on Sunday the state passed the 50% mark for eligible residents who have received at least 1 dose of vaccine.
Published
April 16, 2021

U.S. setting up national network to track worrisome virus variants

The network will ramp up coronavirus gene-mapping, create partnerships with universities for gene-based surveillance of pathogens, and build a data system to better share and analyze information on emerging disease threats.
Published
April 16, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations spike at Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center

Inpatient counts at Maine hospitals have been flat since late February but remain at levels higher than they were during the spring 2020 peak.