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Published
July 19, 2021

More than half of Mainers age 12-19 have had COVID-19 shots

Nationwide, only about 14% of the population that is younger than 18 has had even a first dose of coronavirus vaccine, according to data from Mayo Clinic.
Published
July 16, 2021

Vaccine ‘obstinance’ is fueling delta variant’s spread across America

The CDC reports that 93% of the U.S. counties with the highest rates of new infections have vaccination rates below 40%.
Published
July 15, 2021

FDA expects kids younger than 12 to start getting vaccinated in midwinter

Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech began trials in March for their vaccines for kids under 12. The results are expected to be made public in the fall.
Published
July 15, 2021

Lewiston-Auburn remains a COVID-19 hot spot, data suggests

A total of 23 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the past two weeks.
Published
July 15, 2021

Q&A: Is the delta variant a threat to me? Should I wear a mask again?

Those who are fully vaccinated are well protected, but experts say masks may be advisable for some people in some situations.

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Published
July 15, 2021

Maine expanding opioid treatment during wave of overdose deaths

Gov. Janet Mills says at Maine's third Opioid Response Summit that isolation caused by the pandemic and resulting mental health challenges contributed to more substance use.
Published
July 15, 2021

Surgeon general urges U.S. fight against COVID misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging technology companies, health care workers and everyday Americans to do more to stop the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Published
July 14, 2021

In medical breakthrough, scientists turn paralyzed man’s thoughts into sentences on computer screen

A California team is developing a device to decode brain waves that normally control the vocal tract, the tiny muscle movements of the lips, jaw, tongue and larynx that form each consonant and vowel.
Published
July 14, 2021

Maine COVID-19 counts inch higher, with 5 deaths and 40 new cases

The Maine CDC is expecting to see a greater impact of the delta variant in the coming weeks and continues to encourage vaccination as the best form of protection.
Published
July 13, 2021

The risks of COVID-19 to children under 12 remain low, even as vaccine awaits approval

All pandemic-era mask requirements and other restrictions became recommendations, including in school and child care settings, this month as Maine's civil state of emergency came to an end.