With a green light from federal health officials, several states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday.
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Posted inMaine
Elevated numbers persist as Maine CDC reports 373 new COVID-19 cases
There has been one additional death, and 122 patients with the coronavirus were in Maine hospitals on Saturday.
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Posted inHealth
U.S. allows J&J vaccinations to resume, but with clear warnings about clots
The government says younger women will be told of the risk of rare blood clots so they can decide if they’d rather choose another COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inNation & World, News
FDA says N95 masks, now plentiful, should no longer be reused
Critical shortages of masks, gowns, swabs, and other medical supplies prompted the Trump administration to issue guidelines for providers to ration, clean, and reuse disposable equipment.
Posted inMaine, News
Week In Photos April 16-23, 2021
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine tightens school advisories in 4 counties in response to higher COVID-19 case counts
Maine will see a boost in vaccine supply next week, but high case numbers prompted the Department of Education to designate 4 counties as ‘yellow.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Dwindling demand for vaccine has some places in U.S. turning down doses
The development illustrates the challenge the nation faces in trying to conquer the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness
Franklin County businesses struggle to find workers for service-related positions
Some jobs in the service industry have returned as gathering restrictions ease and indoor limits are set to increase from 50% to 75% on May 24.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County sees largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
Nearly a quarter of the total cases reported in the county documented over the past 30 days.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Uncategorized
COVID-19 hospitalizations surge across Maine, hit record levels at Lewiston’s CMMC
Inpatients are younger and from rural areas, and the virus variant from U.K. may be part of the reason.