Officials with the Maine Department of Education have said they did not know when teachers will receive the vaccine.
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COVID-19 inpatient numbers lowest in 2 months but still high in Lewiston and western Maine
The burden fell or remained flat at most of Maine’s hospitals, mirroring recent national trends and creating breathing space for medical staff.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
MaineGeneral’s ‘selective’ vaccination pilot program was inconsistent with state policy, DHHS commissioner says
At a news briefing Thursday, Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the DHHS ‘got assurances’ that selective vaccination processes will not continue at MaineGeneral Health.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville area public works departments have not used mutual COVID agreement
Public works departments in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland have not had to use each others’ services because of COVID-19.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Winslow after-school program reports case of COVID-19
Superintendent: The district was notified Wednesday afternoon a person associated with the child care program at Winslow Elementary School had tested positive.
Posted inNation & World
Stuck in D.C., Biden team pitches rest of America on ‘go big’ virus aid
A main goal of the administration is to stop people from getting bogged down in the tangle of partisan deal-making and convince them that every penny of the package is needed.
Posted inHealth
Does wearing two masks provide more protection?
Health experts recommend a single cloth mask with multiple layers, but doubling up on masks could offer added protection in certain situations
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Religion and Values
Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid
As the pandemic began to unfold, scores of Catholic dioceses across the U.S. received aid through the Paycheck Protection Program while sitting on well over $10 billion in cash.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine aims to begin vaccinating 65- to 69-year-olds for COVID-19 in early March
Gov. Janet Mills says the state expects to have two-thirds of Mainers age 70 and older vaccinated by the first week of March.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Volunteer army helps Florida elders book coveted COVID shots
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.