White House officials say the most important lesson for businesses from the federal experience is that once they take the first step toward requirements, their workers will follow.
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CDC director warns about ICU capacity as Maine coronavirus hospitalizations continue climb
Maine hit another record on Thanksgiving with 327 people hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Hospitals see spike in ICU patients as Maine reports 28 more deaths from COVID
Hospitalizations reached a pandemic high again on Tuesday and the 96 patients in critical care is the most on record.
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More than 90% of federal workers got COVID shots by deadline
Biden announced in September that all federal workers were required to undergo vaccination, with no test-out option, unless they secured an approved medical or religious exemption.
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In the midst of a record-setting surge, we’re learning we have to live with COVID-19
Scientists have shifted away from talk of eliminating the virus to controlling it, but the weeks and months ahead could be rough.
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Maine reports 944 new cases, 14 more deaths as record-setting surge continues
State officials hope loosening eligibility for booster shots this week will provide another layer of protection for many as the holiday season approaches.
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Cumberland County Jail hit by resurgence in COVID-19 outbreak
Thirty inmates at the jail were positive for COVID-19 as of Monday, Cumberland County Manager Jim Gailey said.
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Maine officials drop vaccine requirement for high school wrestlers
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its winter sports guidelines and strongly recommends vaccinations, wearing masks and pooled testing for all athletes.
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Waterville council to consider using federal aid for city staff, the homeless and opioid addiction
The city will receive $1.7 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding, and councilors on Monday will hash out how to spend more than $800,000 of it.
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Europe goes after the unvaccinated to fight winter COVID surge
The moves mark a dramatic escalation in the campaign to increase vaccination rates, an effort that’s been given fresh impetus by the latest surge in COVID cases.