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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge to record level, with EMMC and MaineGeneral bearing biggest burdens
In contrast to the spring, Portland’s hospitals haven’t seen the number of COVID-19 inpatients grow as sharply during the ongoing surge.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2020
Who will get the first COVID vaccines? States race to decide
Most Americans shouldn't expect to get a vaccine at their doctor's office or pharmacy for many months.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective, safe for seniors
The team is preparing within days to formally ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of the vaccine.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
As COVID-19 cases hit record levels in Maine, models predict numbers will get even worse
Hospitals say they’re prepared to meet demand, and the Maine CDC says the state will act to ensure that the medical system isn’t overwhelmed.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2020
FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home
The emergency authorization is an important step in efforts to expand testing options for COVID-19, but the test will require a prescription, likely limiting its initial use.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2020
Amazon opens online pharmacy
CVS Health Corp., Walgreens and Rite Aid stocks fell following the announcement.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
UMaine System to hire ombudsman to assist retirees with insurance change
The ombudsman will be charged with helping to guide the transition to a new health insurance exchange that has met pushback from unions and retired employees.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
Seven Lewiston firefighters, 3 Clover Health Care workers test positive for COVID-19
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention opened 14 outbreak investigations across Maine in just 72 hours.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
Maine CDC reports 14 new outbreaks, 173 new cases as virus surges across state
Moderna announced Monday that early tests indicate its vaccine is 95% effective. Last week, Pfizer announced that tests showed its vaccine is 90% effective.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2020
Moderna says early tests show coronavirus vaccine appears almost 95% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
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