New omicron variants are again driving hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, causing states and cities to rethink their responses to COVID-19.
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U.S. regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax
Tens of millions of Americans still need boosters that experts call critical for the best possible protection as the coronavirus continues to mutate.
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Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge
The White House blames pandemic fatigue and the politicization of the virus response.
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COVID-19 now the 3rd leading cause of death in Maine
The 2022 Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment also highlights concerns about mental health, access to health care and rising rates of substance use.
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COVID hospitalizations fluctuate in Maine, rise nationwide
The number of Maine hospital patients with the virus has remained between 110 and 130 for the past three weeks.
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Maine reports highest COVID-19 case count in 5 weeks
There were 504 new infections reported Tuesday, and 1 additional death.
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Macao streets empty after casinos shut to fight outbreak
Most businesses in the gambling center of Macao were ordered to close while the Chinese territory fights a coronavirus outbreak.
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New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
Scientists say the variant – called BA.2.75 – may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infection.
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U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree tests positive for COVID-19
In a written statement Monday, Pingree said she is fully vaccinated and boosted and was experiencing mild symptoms.
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Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine holding steady
There were 111 people with the coronavirus in hospitals statewide on Sunday, one more than the day before, according to the Maine CDC.