The state’s vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.
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Maine’s first mass COVID-19 vaccination site to close as state shifts immunization strategy
As demand declines, resources are being moved from large-scale venues to other settings, such as doctor’s offices, clinics and pharmacies.
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Young people still make up sizable portion of new COVID-19 cases in Maine
Of the 231 coronavirus infections reported by the Maine CDC on Sunday, 39% were in people under 30.
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Maine CDC reports 417 new COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
Average case numbers are declining after weeks of steady increases, but hospitalizations continue to inch upward and demand for vaccine doses has slowed.
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Maine continues trend of fewer cases, but hospital counts still high
Vaccinations continue to increase, with Maine approaching a 50% rate statewide for first doses, but a rising number of critical care hospitalizations shows the virus is still a threat.
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Mills administration removes requirement for wearing masks outdoors
The Portland Expo will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations starting Wednesday, as vaccine demand eases across Maine.
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Jails struggle to get vaccines for people in custody
With multiple outbreaks in Maine jails and vaccine supplies trickling in from the state, some jails are seeking doses from health care providers in their communities.
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Maine tightens school advisories in 4 counties in response to higher COVID-19 case counts
Maine will see a boost in vaccine supply next week, but high case numbers prompted the Department of Education to designate 4 counties as ‘yellow.’
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COVID-19 hospitalizations surge across Maine, hit record levels at Lewiston’s CMMC
Inpatients are younger and from rural areas, and the virus variant from U.K. may be part of the reason.
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Maine may offer more walk-in vaccine clinics as demand softens amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Some providers are looking at changing their method of scheduling vaccination appointments as there are small signs that demand is softening, especially in rural areas.