The announcement came only hours after an advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be opened to the 28 million youngsters in that age group.
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Maine reports 862 new cases of COVID-19 over a three-day period
In response to U.S. CDC approval, Maine is expected to begin administering vaccines to 5- to 11-year-olds as soon as next week.
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Hundreds of Maine health care workers leave jobs over vaccine mandate, but most stay
Hospitals had a compliance rate of 95% or higher as the mandate took effect Friday.
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Augusta-based MaineGeneral loses 191 employees, about 4% of workforce, over COVID vaccine mandate
The staffing disclosure came following last week’s deadline for the state’s health care workers to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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In U.S., 80% of adults are vaccinated against COVID-19 as parents await CDC approval for kids
The next major vaccination effort is expected to focus on younger children, who may get the green light for vaccines as soon as Wednesday or Thursday.
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9,000 New York City workers on leave as vaccine mandate takes effect
New York City’s vaccination mandate for city workers took effect Monday amid fierce resistance among a minority of workers in a few critical public safety jobs
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COVID-19’s global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years
The global death toll from COVID-19 has topped 5 million, nearly two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up again in Maine
There were 202 people being treated for the coronavirus in hospitals statewide on Sunday, up from 195 the day before.
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Holiday shopping season starts early as labor, supply chain issues dog Maine retailers
Worries about a shortage of consumer goods could make much of November and December look like Black Friday every day.
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COVID-19 infections remain high in Maine even as vaccinations gain
The Maine CDC reported 588 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, and four additional deaths.