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COVID-19
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CDC says ‘test-to-stay’ can safely replace quarantine for students
U.S. health officials are endorsing policies that allow close contacts of students infected with the coronavirus to remain in classrooms if they test negative.
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Maine reports its first cases of the fast-spreading omicron variant
The detection of the fast-spreading coronavirus variant came on the same day state health officials reported 1,150 cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional deaths.
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Pressure builds against doctors peddling false virus claims
At least a dozen regulatory boards recently issued sanctions against some doctors, but many of the most prolific promoters of COVID-19 falsehoods still have unblemished medical licenses.
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CDC recommends Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines over J&J shot
The Johnson & Johnson shot can cause rare but serious blood clots, a risk not present with the other 2 vaccines.
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Omicron dominant in wastewater samples in Florida county that is home to theme parks
The omicron variant has quickly surpassed the delta variant in collections taken from wastewater sampling sites in Orange County, Florida.
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Omicron variant believed to be in Maine as COVID surge continues
State officials say the new highly contagious coronavirus variant has not been officially detected in Maine, but they assume it is already here and will soon drive more infections.
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U.S. faces a double virus surge as omicron advances, delta rages
Health officials call on Americans to get vaccinated, get their booster shots, wear masks indoors and get tested before traveling and before holiday gatherings.
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New York City to fine businesses $1,000 for defying vaccine mandate
The city will also apply escalating penalties thereafter if violations persist.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine reach another record, ‘overwhelming our system’
Roughly two-thirds of the COVID patients in hospitals across the state are unvaccinated, and the percentage is as high as 85 to 90 among those in critical care.