Despite the positive coronavirus case, there is no change in schedule for students at Farrington Elementary School.
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The Latest: COVID-19 variant from Brazil found in Massachusetts
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Crisis far from over for Maine women suffering prolonged unemployment
The state lost more than 48,000 jobs from February to December of last year, and women held 57% of those jobs. The crisis has drawn attention to systemic inequities for Maine’s working women.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Nursing homes still wait for more vaccine, which could be coming
Maine public health officials move to provide vaccine to long-term care facilities left without allocations while having new residents who are unvaccinated.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Schools need clarity on COVID rules
Strict social distancing rules, which may not be needed, mean most schools can’t reopen full time.
Posted inNation & World, News
Extent of COVID-19 vaccine waste remains largely unknown
Waste is common in global inoculation campaigns, experts acknowledged it was always likely to occur with this one.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Republicans’ opposition to vaccine threatens virus fight
A new poll finds 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
Posted inBusiness
Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat misinformation
The social network is also adding a tool to help get users vaccinated.
Posted inNation & World
Biden, Harris, spouses fanning out across U.S. to promote relief plan
The road show – dubbed the ‘Help Is Here’ tour by the White House – began Monday.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Explainer: Why some countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca vaccine
There is no evidence that the AstraZeneca vaccine caused blood clots reported in some people, but because COVID-19 vaccines are still experimental, scientists must investigate every possibility that the shot could have some unforeseen side effects.