Nine more deaths were reported as well. New cases, as well as hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, continue to surge to unprecedented levels in Maine and across the country.
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Maine hospitals continue vaccine rollout while surge sets record
Skilled nursing homes plan to begin vaccinating residents and staff members on Monday.
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Bridgton Hospital nurse to play violin in Carnegie Hall virtual concert
Sara Kapinos is among a dozen health care workers from across the country who will perform Thursday with the famed violinist Joshua Bell.
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MaineGeneral medical doctor describes vaccination as quick, painless
Arun Ranganath, who specializes in critical care medicine and pulmonology at Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, was vaccinated Wednesday and recommends people not be afraid of taking it.
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How will you know it’s your turn for the vaccine? It’s unclear.
Who gets vaccinated when depends on factors including the supply and how quickly health care workers and people in nursing homes get inoculated.
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FDA allows use of over-the-counter home test for COVID-19
Initial supplies of the over-the-counter test, made by Australian manufacturer Ellume, will be limited.
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Dentists could join state’s effort to vaccinate Mainers for COVID-19
The Maine Dental Association sent a letter to state health agencies offering the services of 765 dentists.
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MaineGeneral gets 775 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine arrived Tuesday at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. The hospital will begin distributing doses Wednesday.
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Family members who own Purdue to appear before Congress
Thursday’s hearing before the House Oversight Committee will be the first time in years that any member of the wealthy family would take questions in public from an official body.
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FDA confirms effectiveness, safety of Moderna vaccine
Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are gearing up to vaccinate their workers as federal health officials posted a positive review of a second COVID-19 shot.