Eighteen of the 20 deaths occurred over two weeks earlier in January and have now been attributed to COVID-19.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Fauci sees hope for vaccinating kids by late spring or the summer
Vaccines are not yet approved for children, but testing already is underway for those as young as 12.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Stimulus checks arriving in unsealed envelopes a mail processing machine error, says USPS
According to a spokesman from the United States Postal Service, the problem likely began at the offices of the U.S. Treasury.
Posted inNation & World
WHO team visits Wuhan hospital that had early COVID patients
Its fact-finding mission on the origins of the coronavirus has become politically charged, as China seeks to avoid blame for alleged missteps in its early response to the outbreak.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Some Maine hospitals reporting shortage of protective gear
Worse than national average, 29 percent of state’s hospitals need more equipment to keep workers safe.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield committee, town officials explore economic opportunities through survey
Residents and business owners are encouraged to fill out the survey so the town can prioritize redevelopment projects in the downtown and waterfront areas of Fairfield.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine for all adults
Concerns had been raised this week that not enough data exist to prove it works in older people, and some countries indicated they may not give it to the elderly.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Harlow Gallery looking forward to new partnerships, events after turbulent pandemic
After laying off all of its staff during the pandemic, Harlow Gallery in Hallowell has a new gallery director and announced a new partnership with Spindleworks of the Independence Association.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers are approved to receive $221 million so far in new PPP loan round
More than 2,400 small employers have been approved for forgivable loans intended to keep workers on payroll and cover essential business expenses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine labor group calls for OSHA to codify new COVID-19 guidance
New recommendations are just that, but could lead to regulations and stepped-up enforcement for workplaces that violate coronavirus safety.