The state reported 579 new cases on Thursday, topping 500 for the third straight day.
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Maine CDC reports more than 500 new cases for 2nd straight day
Vaccinations, meanwhile, have dropped off this week because of a reduction in doses coming to the state and the decision to temporarily halt use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Biden says pause on J&J shots shows government putting safety first
The U.S. still expects to take delivery of enough doses of the other two approved vaccines for every adult American to get their shots by the end of May.
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Pause in J&J shots raises concerns about vaccine hesitancy in Maine
Worry mounts that a clotting problem with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will increase reluctance, but some remain eager and glad to be inoculated.
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Q&A: What you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Is this vaccine different from the other vaccines available? Should I be worried if I recently got a Johnson & Johnson shot?
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FDA says women can get abortion pill via telemedicine
Medication abortion has been available in the United States since 2000, when the FDA approved the use of mifepristone.
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Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants
The vaccines now being used across the U.S. offer strong protection, but Pfizer and Moderna are testing updates in case the virus eventually outsmarts today’s shots.
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Time to party? Events industry still uncertain about COVID
A number of states still have restrictions on gathering sizes and many Americans feel uneasy about being in large groups.
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Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication
Supporters of medical abortions say that option is important for economically disadvantaged people and those in rural areas who don’t have easy access to a clinic.
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Day One substance use and mental health center to move Hinckley operation
Day One is closing its Hinckley location because of a shortage of staff and plans to reopen operations farther south, continuing to offer substance use and mental health treatment for youth and families.