The government has yet to approve a single vaccine.
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Total COVID-19 deaths in Maine exceed 500 as surge continues
The Maine CDC reports 444 cases of the novel coronavirus and 30 more deaths as the state grapples with further vaccine delays from the federal government.
Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk
The presence of employees shopping for home delivery customers makes it impossible to follow physical distancing guidelines, one employee says.
CVS and Walgreens under fire for slow pace of vaccination in nursing homes
Across the country, some nursing home directors and health care officials say the partnership is actually hampering the vaccination process.
Pfizer temporarily reduces European deliveries of vaccine
The EU Commission chief says she immediately called the company’s CEO, while Canada’s government says it, too, was affected.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Fairfield nursing home
The Maine CDC reported four cases at Klearview Manor in a media briefing Friday.
EU looks at vaccine certificates to help summer tourism
Some countries are worried that a second consecutive summer holiday season impacted by the pandemic would hit their tourism industries even harder than the first one.
Yarmouth’s Laukli named to U.S. team for U23 Nordic world championships
Following her success in last year’s junior championships, Sophia Laukli will get another chance to compete against some of the world’s best cross-country skiers.
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter navigates pandemic times with supportive partnerships
Waterville’s homeless shelter looks to improve on service as pandemic continues.
Maine lenders ready for second round of Paycheck Protection Program
The federal program, renewed as part of an economic stimulus package passed last year, can provide up to $284 billion in loans.