There were 566 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday. Hospitalizations have decreased by 28 percent since May 17.
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Maine reports another drop in COVID hospitalizations
The number of hospital patients with the virus has declined for eight straight days.
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Pandemic-weary Americans plan for summer despite COVID surge
More than one-third of the U.S. population lives in areas considered high risk with the Northeast hit the hardest.
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Long COVID symptoms lasted a median of 15 months, study finds
Researchers believe long COVID may affect up to 30% of people who get COVID-19, though some studies have found that being vaccinated may reduce a person’s risk of developing long COVID if they catch COVID-19.
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Maine reports big drop in COVID hospitalizations
While daily case counts have declined from earlier this month, new omicron subvariants continue to circulate and drive a wave of infections.
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Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years
A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Pfizer says 3 low-dose COVID shots protect children under 5
The 18 million children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
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Maine COVID hospitalizations continue to decline
The number of hospital patients with COVID-19 has dropped 12 percent since last week.
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WHO chief: The COVID pandemic is ‘most certainly not over’
Despite a decline in reported cases, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says of the virus, “It’s not over anywhere until it’s over everywhere.’
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine decline
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 205 patients on Sunday, down from 214 the day before.