Nationally, enrollment in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral nursing programs increased 5.6 percent in 2020 from the year before.
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FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
The Food and Drug Administration will use its advisers’ recommendations to make a final decision.
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Neo-fascists exploit rage over vaccine mandates, posing dilemma for Italy
The telecommunications police force takes down Forza Nuova’s website for alleged criminal instigation, after Saturday’s protest turned into alarming violence.
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State health officials say they are working with CMMC on staffing shortages, but changes to vaccine requirement appear unlikely
Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Tuesday that it has suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, and will close its neonatal intensive care unit by the end of the month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Border residents rejoice as U.S. says it will reopen land borders
New rules will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter the country, regardless of the reason, starting in early November.
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Russia, WHO differ on when OK will come for Sputnik V vaccine
The nation is ready to provide up to 300 million doses to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
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FDA grapples with timing of booster for J&J COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists fail to reach a firm conclusion about whether there’s enough evidence for the second shot.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal judge refuses to block Maine vaccine mandate for health care workers
Judge Jon Levy denies a motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit seeking a religious exemption, meaning health care workers must get inoculated by Friday to comply with state rules.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine sees jump in vaccinations among health care workers as deadline nears
Meanwhile, signs are mixed about whether Maine’s COVID-19 surge is easing.
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U.S. to reopen borders with Canada and Mexico next month for fully vaccinated
Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and its neighbors has been largely restricted to essential travel since the earliest days of the pandemic.