The need comes as a fresh variant that daily is hospitalizing over 100,000 Americans and killing more than 300.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital eases visitor restrictions
The health care facility implemented changes Wednesday.
Maine’s COVID hospitalizations edge higher
The number of patients has climbed three days in a row after a steep drop before Memorial Day.
Shanghai moves toward ending 2-month COVID-19 lockdown
Some express excitement about the prospect of being able to move about freely for the first time since the end of March.
Our View: Don’t forget about COVID this summer
Last year we celebrated Independence Day too soon. We should use this Memorial Day to remember what can happen.
Maine reports spike in COVID hospitalizations
The number of patients statewide jumped 11 percent in the past 24 hours after dropping steadily for the past two weeks.
Maine Voices: Next month’s Trek Across Maine a celebration of Maine community
The annual fundraising cycling event promotes lung health and speaks to the strength of our social fabric.
Maine leads the nation in second COVID-19 booster shots, Shah says
The Maine CDC reported that 162 people were hospitalized statewide with the coronavirus on Sunday, down four from the day before.
COVID-19 hospitalizations down slightly in Maine
As new cases of the coronavirus ease in much of Maine, 166 people were in hospitals statewide with the illness on Saturday, two fewer than the day before.
Wastewater testing, case counts indicate pandemic easing in Maine
Wastewater testing for COVID-19 presence in many of Maine’s larger cities and towns is showing a drop-off in virus prevalence.