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Published
May 11, 2021

Mexico says Russia’s Sputnik V shortages mean limited 2nd doses

Mexico has received only 1.9 million doses out of a total of 24 million.
Published
May 11, 2021

Medicare will require nursing homes to report COVID vaccinations

Officials hope the move will be an incentive for facilities to keep giving shots even as the worst ravages of the pandemic ease.
Published
May 11, 2021

Biden: 1 million have already signed up for health care during special enrollment

Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for a special six-month sign-up opportunity that will go through Aug. 15.
Published
May 11, 2021

Vaccine shuffle all across Maine sends doses where they’re needed

In ‘a big chess game’ behind the scenes, health care providers and state epidemiologists are constantly moving thousands of doses from clinic to clinic, so the COVID-19 vaccine supply meets demand.
Published
May 10, 2021

Pfizer’s vaccine approved for children 12 and older

Shots could begin as soon as a federal vaccine advisory committee issues recommendations for using the 2-dose vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds, expected Wednesday.

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Published
May 10, 2021

Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people

Federal health officials say discrimination based on sex includes gender identity and sexual orientation.
Published
May 10, 2021

Weekly vaccinations in Maine have decreased by half in the last month

The Maine CDC also reported 214 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and no additional deaths. It was the 4th consecutive day of fewer than 300 cases.
Published
May 10, 2021

Maine doctors to host forum on COVID-19 vaccines

The virtual event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday and is open to anyone who has questions or concerns.
Published
May 9, 2021

Maine confronts wide race disparity in health care for expecting mothers

Black women in Maine are four times more likely than white women to start prenatal care late, or not at all, a disparity tied with Texas as the nation's largest.
Published
May 7, 2021

Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine

Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers' marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.