At least 26 states are challenging the Biden administration rule, arguing that it represents a federal power grab and usurps the authority of states to set health policy.
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As Maine COVID surge continues, unvaccinated pockets continue to fuel it, national experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Maine’s sustained high-infection rate is the result of multiple factors, even as the state’s high vaccination rate continues to protect immunized residents from serious illness.
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Release of Biden vaccine mandate raises questions for many Maine employers
Some employers, particularly those in the public sector, still don’t know how or whether the vaccination-or-testing mandate for workers will apply to them.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
How will the vaccine mandate affect Bath shipyard workers?
Although shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works now have until early January to get vaccinated, the company hasn’t said how many workers might quit over the requirement.
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RSU 74 board adopts mask requirement for Carrabec schools
The mask mandate passed 8-6, with one board member absent, and came after an hour of comments from the public.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans push back on employer vaccine mandate in some states
Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general already are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more.
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Europe at epicenter of pandemic despite vaccines, WHO says
There has been more than a 50% jump in coronavirus cases across the Continent in the last month.
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Maine’s high case counts continue as COVID-19 vaccination effort expands
Vaccinations are underway for children ages 5-11 in some pediatricians’ offices, and clinics are ramping up to give the shots.
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U.S. to require COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies’ employees by Jan. 4
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says those that fail to comply could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.
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First vaccinations given to young children as COVID keeps tight grip on Maine
The rates of infections and deaths in Maine remain high as schools and healthcare providers ramp up to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11.