The bill is part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights.
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New COVID-19 mystery: Some are getting coronavirus again even after taking Paxlovid
In a statement on its website, the U.S Food and Drug Administration said it is aware of reports of COVID-19 symptoms returning following the completion of Paxlovid treatment.
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Abortion-friendly states prepare for more patients if Roe falls
Reproductive rights advocates are planning to open new abortion clinics or expand the capacity of existing ones in states without restrictive abortion laws.
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A third of the nation should consider wearing masks again, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country, including the Northeast, under guidelines that call for masking and other infection precautions.
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Maine’s COVID hospitalizations remain near 3-month high
The state reported 225 patients are hospitalized statewide, a slight drop from 231 on Tuesday.
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Struggling to find baby formula? Here’s who can help.
What local experts and doctors are telling parents struggling to find baby formula as the shortages persist.
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Central Maine Healthcare updates agreement with Aetna
Central Maine Healthcare officials said Monday the new agreement takes effect this month and applies to patients covered under an Aetna commercial plan.
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U.S. reaches deal to reopen shuttered baby formula plant
The shortage stems from a February recall by Abbott, the nation’s largest formula maker, that closed the company’s Michigan plant over safety concerns.
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U.S. hits 1 million deaths from COVID, less than 2½ years into pandemic
Most deaths happened in urban areas, but rural places – where opposition to masks and vaccinations tends to run high – paid a heavy price at times.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations edge higher as Maine remains a hot spot
The state also reported 676 new cases Monday and no additional deaths.