Japan has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign amid questions about whether it will reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already delayed.
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Maine CDC reports 104 new COVID-19 cases, 3 additional deaths
The state continues to receive dramatically fewer reports of new infections compared to a month ago, although the detection this week of another case of a U.K. variant of COVID-19 raises concerns.
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The Latest: U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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COVID-19 case linked to Feb. 11 Winslow-Waterville high school boys basketball game
Officials have conducted contact-tracing for the person who tested positive, and school in both districts is still scheduled to resume under their hybrid learning models on Monday.
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The Wrap: Mardi Gras comes late this year
Plus handmade frozen dumplings and something new for the breadheads.
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Maine AG warns providers against vaccinating ineligible individuals
Attorney General Aaron Frey said he will consider legal action against those providing vaccines to people who are not eligible for the shots.
Posted inNation & World
India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped
They suggest some areas may have reached herd immunity or that Indians may have some pre-existing protection.
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Updated: How can I get vaccinated?
Here’s the latest information on seeking an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Mardi Gras muted, with closed bars, barricaded Bourbon Street
Crowds last year were blamed for an early Louisiana outbreak of COVID-19.
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FEMA opens mass vaccine sites as bad weather hampers efforts
As part of a wider effort by the Biden administration, FEMA opened its first COVID-19 mass vaccination sites Tuesday, setting up in Los Angeles and Oakland in communities especially hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic