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.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Maine is exception, but U.S. COVID-19 cases rise again, doubling over 3 weeks
Parts of the country are running up against deep vaccine resistance, while the highly contagious mutant version of the coronavirus that was first detected in India is accounting for an ever-larger share of infections.
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FDA chief calls for investigation into review of controversial new Alzheimer’s drug
It’s the latest fallout over last month’s approval of Aduhelm, an expensive and unproven therapy that the agency OK’d against the advice of its own outside experts.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Pfizer will seek approval for 3rd vaccine dose to boost immunity
Research shows vaccines offer strong protection against the highly contagious delta variant, but studies are underway to determine if and when boosters might be needed.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools and Education
30 Maine school districts join suit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma
At least 30 Maine school districts have joined a class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma for damages related to the opioid crisis.
Posted inHealth
FDA reverses itself under pressure, moves to limit use of new Alzheimer’s drug
The Food and Drug Administration says the change is intended to address confusion among physicians and patients about who should get Aduhelm, which has faced an intense public backlash since its approval last month.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News, Politics
Maine health care advocates cheer legislative victories
But their satisfaction at securing new MaineCare dental benefits, an insulin safety net and higher pay for direct care workers is tempered by failures to ban flavored tobacco and rein in drug prices.
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Franklin County
The seven-day average per capita is up 114% from a week ago.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
COVID-19 delta variant puts western and central Maine towns at risk
Public health officials have warned that the highly contagious strain of the disease could be a danger to unvaccinated populations, while emphasizing the vaccines’ effectiveness in protecting against COVID-19.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Volunteer grieving group in central Maine continued support throughout pandemic
The group met virtually during the coronavirus pandemic and is looking to grow as in-person programming comes back as an option.