With a fall surge of coronavirus infections gripping the U.S., many Americans are forgoing tradition and getting creative with celebrations.
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Testing timeline: What’s ahead for COVID-19 vaccines
Pfizer’s surprising news that its COVID-19 vaccine might offer more protection than anticipated is raising questions about exactly how the various vaccines in the pipeline will make it to market.
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Study finds long-acting shot helps women avoid HIV infection
Cabotegravir is found to be 89% more effective than daily Truvada pills.
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Much at stake as Supreme Court weighs future of Obamacare
No matter the outcome, almost every American will be affected by the decision.
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Maine CDC tackles vaccine challenges as Pfizer announces promising results
Cold storage requirements are a logistics issue for the Pfizer vaccine, says Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine’s CDC director.
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Lewiston long-term care facility COVID-19 cases now up to 72
Nearly half of the Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center’s residents have COVID-19.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital implements more stringent visitor restrictions
According to a written statement from the hospital, the changes have been made to be “consistent with our commitment to help prevent further community spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard our colleagues.”
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Maine CDC reports 204 new virus cases, a single-day record
This is the first time Maine has had more than 200 new cases in a day.
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Pfizer says early findings signal its COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
The pharmaceutical company is now on track to apply later this month for emergency-use approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
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COVID-19 inpatients increasing rapidly, especially at hospitals in central and eastern Maine
MaineGeneral in Augusta, the state’s busiest hospital for coronavirus, hits an all-time peak.