Litchfield Fire & Rescue stands to lose about five of its 22 employees as a result of the vaccine mandate.
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YouTube will block videos with misinformation about vaccines
The video-sharing platform says it will no longer allow users to baselessly speculate that approved vaccines, like the ones given to prevent the flu or measles, are dangerous or cause diseases.
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Posted inMaine, News
State reports 867 COVID-19 cases amid ‘signs of optimism’ that surge could ease
Daily case numbers appear likely to remain high in the coming days as the Maine CDC reviews a backlog of 2,500 positive test results reported over the past week.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington school board maintains COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.
Posted inNation & World
Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide
The nation is eager to expand social and economic activities while balancing the need to prevent another wave of infections.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Pfizer vaccine for children may be available in November
The drugmaker and its partner, Germany’s BioNTech, say they expect to request U.S. emergency use authorization of their vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 ‘in the coming weeks.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County to issue federal rescue grant priorities in October
County officials want to identify initiatives that will benefit the larger community when it comes to deciding how to spend $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Portland to require vaccination for patrons 12 and older at Merrill Auditorium, Expo
Masks also must be worn by everyone older than 2 beginning Oct. 4.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports 1,008 new cases, 9 more deaths as CDC struggles with backlog
The cases represent new positive test results reviewed by the Maine CDC staff over a three-day period.
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Hospitals fear staffing shortages as vaccine deadlines loom
With ultimatums taking effect this week in several states, the fear is that some employees will quit or let themselves be fired or suspended rather than get the vaccine.