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Posted inNation & World
Florida hospitals postponing elective surgeries as another record set for COVID-19
The state reports 12,408 people hospitalized for the virus on Wednesday.
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U.N. health agency calls for moratorium on vaccine booster shots
While the developing world lags in delivering first shots, Israel, France, Germany and many Middle Eastern countries are administering booster doses.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Liz Soares: A too-brief reprieve
Unless more people are vaccinated against the coronavirus, writes Liz Soares, variants will continue to mutate.
Posted inMaine, News
UMaine System will require COVID-19 vaccines for students on campus this fall
The system cited the spread of the delta variant in its decision to accelerate the timeline for requiring vaccines.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Three Portland restaurants lead the way on vaccine proof
Other businesses are going to need to follow their lead, as COVID spreads among stubborn vaccine skeptics.
Posted inNation & World, News
DeSantis won’t move on masks as Florida COVID wards swell
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is downplaying a spike in COVID-19 cases that’s shattered state hospitalization records.
Posted inNation & World, News
Whom do unvaccinated Americans blame for COVID-19 surge? Here’s what a poll found
Only 10% blame unvaccinated people like themselves.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Vaccines are still our best shot at beating COVID-19, public health experts say
Confusing recommendations from the state and data from the CDC showing inconsistency with “breakthrough” cases are adding to the distrust in the vaccines’ efficacy.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan State Fair organizers expecting big crowd for 203rd annual event
The fair kicks off on Thursday with plans to bring the circus to town as a new addition to the longstanding 10-day event.