The positive cases were among 26 crew members and 1 passenger on the Carnival Vista, all of whom had been vaccinated.
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Posted inNation & World
States that had a grip on COVID now seeing crush of cases
For example, Oregon has more people in the hospital with the virus than at any other point in the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills offers $10 million aid package for businesses near Canadian border
The grants of as much as $100,000 are intended to help businesses harmed by the loss of Canadian customers while their entry into America has been barred during the pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 patient counts are climbing again in Maine hospitals
The statewide tally of inpatients confirmed with the disease has hit the highest level since early June, with Bangor’s Eastern Maine Medical Center seeing the sharpest spike.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Vaccine mandate adopted for Kennebec Valley Community College, other community colleges in Maine
Students taking in-person classes at the college’s campuses, including in Fairfield, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Over 200 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago’s Lollapalooza
The four-day music festival drew about 385,000 people.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta Public Schools to enforce mask wearing for all students, staff, visitors
Regardless of vaccination status, the Augusta Public Schools will require masks for people entering its buildings next school year.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t delay vaccine mandate for Maine health care workers
There are too many health care workers who come into contact with too many vulnerable people to wait any longer.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Schools fight back against Republican governors, defy bans on masks
Districts in blue-leaning urban areas especially are rebelling against the laws.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Augusta care facility
A total of 21 cases, 18 patients and three staff members, were reported in late July at Capitol City Manor, and the Maine Center for Disease Control is still investigating the outbreak.