The wide availability of vaccines and treatments puts the nation in a better place than when the pandemic began, and monitoring has come a long way.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta to use pandemic relief funds to offset Civic Center losses
Augusta plans to use at least $600,000 of the $2 million officials expect to receive in American Rescue Plan Act funds to make up for revenue losses.
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Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Nearly all of Maine now considered at low risk for COVID-19
The U.S. CDC updated its ‘community levels’ on Thursday, putting all of Maine except Hancock County at low risk for the virus.
Posted inLocal & State
Hospital patient count drops as Maine reports 254 new cases of COVID-19
The omicron subvariant BA.2 is becoming more prevalent in the U.S. and could lead to more cases in the coming weeks.
Posted inLocal & State
COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady as Maine reports 2 more deaths, 191 new cases
Moderna announced it is seeking federal approval for COVID-19 vaccine for young children up to age 5.
Posted inNation & World
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID, will not travel to Europe with Biden
She has been fully vaccinated and will isolate at home for five days.
Posted inLocal & State
Hospitalizations drop as Maine reports 272 new cases of COVID-19
The state’s latest update also includes 4 additional deaths.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden aides urge Congress to fund pandemic aid
GOP leaders say the administration has not provided figures on how much money remains unspent.
Posted inNation & World
Doctors finding hurdles with pills used to treat COVID-19
They say people at high risk need to remain vigilant for symptoms and seek help quickly.
Posted inLocal & State, News
COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady in Maine
The number of patients remained below 100 statewide for a third day in a row.