Close contacts were identified on a bus taken by an individual at River View Community School in Gardiner, while Regional School Unit 18 reported a positive case at the China Middle School.
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Biden stands by May timeline for vaccines for all U.S. adults
The president says the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May – 2 months earlier than anticipated
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Maine Department of Labor adjusts process that froze 13 bank accounts
The department turned off an automated process that canceled some claims based on an employer’s response to an electronic form.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Canadian vaccine panel recommends 4 months between doses
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
In busy vaccination week, state reports 147 new cases of COVID-19, 2 additional deaths Wednesday
Maine is in the middle of its busiest vaccination week to date, as President Biden announced Tuesday that production is expected to ramp up quickly.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Updated Q&A: Are there exceptions to Maine’s age-based vaccine eligibility? And can I eat dinner with friends?
The number of vaccination sites in Maine is poised to top 150 with the addition of Hannaford, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Prioritize essential food workers for the coronavirus vaccine
Maine’s grocery employees have not had the luxury of avoiding direct human interaction, even during the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden urges Senate Democrats to rally behind $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
The legislation would provide $1,400 payments to individuals plus hundreds of billions of dollars for schools and colleges, COVID-19 vaccines and testing, mass transit systems, renters and small businesses.
Posted inNation & World
A year in, coronavirus rages in vaccine-needy West Bank
Israel has given only 2,000 Moderna doses to the Palestinian Authority – an insignificant amount given the West Bank has recorded more than 1,000 cases the last several days.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Civic Center’s vaccine clinic closing next week for legislative activity
The clinic, which will be closed March 10-11, is due to reopen March 12, according to Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency Director Sean Goodwin.