The state’s top health officials warned this week that a slight rise of coronavirus in wastewater samples in Maine could indicate virus levels are increasing here as they have in other Northeast states.
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Republicans block Senate debate on COVID bill, demand votes on immigration
The $10 billion pandemic package is far less than the $22.5 billion President Biden initially sought.
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Posted inNation & World
Outbreak ‘extremely grim’ as Shanghai extends lockdown
China sends over 10,000 health workers from around the country to aid its largest city.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady as Maine reports 451 new cases over three-day period
There were five additional deaths.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Antiviral pills help usher in new phase of COVID-19 pandemic
Paxlovid, which is currently available only for those at high risk, is effective at preventing hospitalizations if taken soon after infection.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Senate bargainers reach bipartisan $10 billion COVID-19 deal
The agreement comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Maranacook Community High School to remain remote Tuesday as COVID-19 spike continues
Superintendent: We will make day-to-day decisions on when to resume in-person learning.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Maine’s COVID-19 hospitalizations creep back over 100
The number of patients statewide increased to 104 Monday after more than two weeks hovering in the 90s.
Posted inNation & World
Shanghai lockdown triggers complaints as COVID cases rise
COVID-19 cases in China’s largest city are still rising with millions isolated at home under a sweeping lockdown.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine move slightly higher
A total of 93 patients were in hospitals statewide on Sunday, two more than on Saturday, the Maine CDC says.