A new Maine study calls rising pollen levels a public health threat as respiratory problems worsen.
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Maine reports lowest daily cases since October, continuing sharp decline
The state also officially ‘retired’ all of its pandemic-related guidance for businesses and other entities, deferring instead to U.S. CDC guidance
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Families who live with autism rebuild frayed ties as pandemic eases
COVID-19 disrupted the patterns of life and family visits that are critical for the well-being of Mainers with autism.
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Dog ticks having an early population boom in Maine
But officials say the dry weather might keep a lid on the numbers of Lyme-disease carrying deer ticks, which usually emerge in June and July.
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Significant gaps remain in vaccinating younger Mainers
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reports fewer than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for the 4th consecutive day, as well as 2 additional deaths.
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State warns of possible E. coli spread from Waldoboro deli worker
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned that consumers who bought food from Morse’s Sauerkraut could get infected.
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Biden to boost amount of vaccine U.S. will share worldwide to 80 million doses
The U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks
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Daily vaccinations decreased again last week in Maine
State reports 199 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the third consecutive day with fewer than 200 cases.
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Even when the vaccine travels to them, many Mainers won’t take it
In rural communities like the Androscoggin County town of Turner, enthusiasm about vaccinations is tepid.
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Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.