New perils lie in wait that could escalate or prolong the outbreak. Each has the potential to cause more illness and death.
COVID-19
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged
Spending fell at stores that sell clothing, furniture and sporting goods.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Delta variant dominant as Maine reports 375 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days
Three more deaths are reported, and transmission levels in 15 of Maine’s 16 counties are high enough that mask wearing is recommended indoors for all people.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Booster shots available for Mainers with compromised immune systems
Those who qualify include people who are having cancer treatments or who have immunodeficiency disease or other specified conditions affecting their immune systems.
Posted inNation & World
Vaccine-skeptical cardinal placed on ventilator after contracting COVID
Cardinal Raymond Burke is one of Pope Francis’ fiercest critics and an outspoken Church conservative.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to require vaccinations for museums, stadiums, casinos
The move expands an earlier vaccine requirement issued for indoor dining that goes into effect this week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine municipalities, counties gear up to spend federal relief funding
Local officials are figuring out how to spend $502 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, despite confusing guidelines and disbursement delays.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Foo Fighters require vaccine proof, test for Alaska shows
The band will play twice in Anchorage and once in Fairbanks.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s long-haul COVID patients confront ‘constant battle’
Health experts estimate that up to 23% of all those afflicted with the coronavirus have symptoms lasting for months or longer.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Column: How a COVID-19 death impacted photojournalist’s family
Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson recounts the loss of his brother-in-law to COVID-19 last year and how his family has coped with the loss.