Public health authorities worry that the elevated rate of infections could jeopardize efforts to achieve herd immunity as the state ramps up vaccinations.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic ‘scandalous’
He sounded a note of indignation, decrying that there has been no shortage of war and conflict during the world’s worst health crisis in a century.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Vaccine passports are latest flash point in COVID politics
Vaccine passports being developed to verify COVID-19 immunization status have become the latest flash point in America’s perpetual political wars.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers navigate complexities of office reopening
Companies would like to start bringing more workers back to the office, but the process is fraught with legal, ethical and health concerns.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vaccine passports offer public health benefits but also stir debate
Requiring proof of vaccination for certain types of travel or admittance to large-scale gatherings is under consideration, but privacy and equity concerns may prevent widespread implementation.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.K.: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths
They died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.
Posted inNation & World
Coming out of the cave: As life creeps back, some feel dread
Nearly half of survey respondents say they felt uneasy about adjusting to in-person interactions once the pandemic ends.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 cases still elevated as Maine CDC ramps up vaccinations
The state’s public health agency reported 280 additional coronavirus cases on Saturday and one more death.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine providers gear up for next round of COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccinations are now open to those 16 and older, but 16- and 17-year-olds can receive only a certain type of vaccine and under certain conditions.
Posted inMaine, News
Vaccine sites in Maine gear up for busiest week to date
A record number of doses, coupled with the state opening eligibility to anyone 16 and older, has providers looking ahead to next week.