Superintendent Jay Charette wants to “make it clear” it was due to the combination of the high number of COVID-19 cases reported in the district and the high staff absentee rate.
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Following Yarmouth’s lead, state looks to wastewater for COVID clues
The town has been testing wastewater for the virus throughout the pandemic and tracked the omicron wave rise and fall in real time.
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Backlog of positive tests reduces Maine’s ration of lifesaving COVID-19 drug
With tens of thousands of test results waiting to be processed, the state’s case rate is artificially low, and that is reducing Maine’s federal allocation of monoclonal antibody treatment.
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China’s success taming COVID-19 could make exit strategy harder
Its ‘zero-tolerance’ policies mean that most people in China have never been exposed to the virus, setting them up for a surge should restrictions be relaxed.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high as Maine reports 5 more deaths
The omicron wave continues as a mask mandate is set to go into effect in South Portland on Monday.
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Texas judge blocks Biden vaccine mandate for federal workers nationwide
In November, the White House said more than 95% of federal workers were already in compliance with the mandate either by being vaccinated or by having requested an exemption.
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South Portland mask mandate will take effect Monday
Masks will be required even in businesses that ask for proof of vaccination, and fines may be imposed.
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Chief medical officer says all U.S. Olympians vaccinated
At the Summer Olympics in Tokyo last year, the doctor estimated that 100 of the more than 600 Americans competing weren’t vaccinated.
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School outbreaks and hospitalizations rise again as omicron keeps hold on Maine
The number of students and school staff infected by the virus has increased 75% in two weeks, according to state data.
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School board decides to keep mask requirement in place for Skowhegan-area schools
The meeting Thursday of the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors included several police officers who were on hand in case the board’s interaction with some in attendance turned contentious.