Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo apparently took strides to keep the official numbers down.
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J&J says COVID-19 booster shot triggered an antibody surge
Health experts around the world are engaged in a debate about when COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will be needed, and who should get them first.
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Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-based school board implements universal masking
RSU 9 directors adjusted their policy to require universal masking. They will revisit it once a month.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
After losing her husband to COVID-19 contracted in nursing home, Mainer agrees with vaccine mandate for health care workers
Jodi Floyd’s husband of 39 years, Marvin Floyd, died last November from complications due to COVID. She says the mandated vaccines should be accepted as medical ‘best practice.’ Not everyone agrees with her.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Renovations underway to update University of Maine at Augusta student center
The goal of renovating the Randall Student Center is to increase the value of the building’s resources for current and prospective students.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
New data show wide range of COVID-19 vaccination rates among Maine students
Some school districts, including Portland, have high estimated vaccination rates, but others appear to have much lower rates among vaccine-eligible students, age 12 or older.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
COVID vaccine clinic on tap alongside Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival next week
The announcement of the new pop-up clinic by Skowhegan’s hospital comes as the state sees a surge in cases of COVID-19 as the more contagious delta variant of the virus continues to spread.
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Dr. Fauci says no end to COVID pandemic before spring 2022 – at the earliest
The infectious disease expert predicted the coming months will remain very difficult, with high caseloads and deaths especially in places with low vaccination rates.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Episcopal bishop requires all Maine clergy, staff to get vaccine
The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine could see a jump in new COVID-19 cases within days
Maine CDC’s director says. ‘The numbers are high and they are going up’ as the agency reviews 1,700 positive results, largely from unvaccinated people.