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‘Nightmare scenarios’ Emergency medical responders contend with vaccine mandates
Emergency medical providers say vaccine mandates have made a bad situation worse and some are reaching the breaking point.
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Hospitalizations inch up as Maine CDC reports 542 new COVID-19 cases
Two more people have died with the disease, and 169 patients were in hospitals statewide on Saturday.
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Cities, police unions clash as vaccine mandates take effect
Police unions and officers are filing lawsuits to block the mandates.
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States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week
U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to pre-order doses starting next week
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Sen. Susan Collins: Health care workforce shortages are a state issue
The U.S. senator from Maine said it should be up to employers to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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U.S. health advisory panel endorses booster shot for J&J vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration, whose approval is needed, isn’t bound by the vote but its ultimate decision could help expand the nation’s booster campaign.
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U.S. to end travel rules for vaccinated on Nov. 8
Foreign nationals will be able to travel to the U.S. if they show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test.
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Vaccine mandate could displace group home residents with disabilities, operator says
Meanwhile, the state reported 551 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths.
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Cross Insurance Arena will require vaccination proof or recent COVID test
The new mandate will take effect Oct. 22 and will apply to anyone 12 or older.