Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that all health care workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 1, adding to a growing number of vaccine mandates.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Immunocompromised Mainers could soon get COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Some health care providers have begun preparing for booster shots in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization, which could come as early as Friday.
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Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Vaccine mandate adopted for Kennebec Valley Community College, other community colleges in Maine
Students taking in-person classes at the college’s campuses, including in Fairfield, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mills mandates vaccinations for all health care workers in Maine
The announcement comes as case rates rise because of the delta variant and after outbreaks affecting two Maine hospitals.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
California becomes 1st state to require vaccine or testing for teachers and school staff
Gov. Gavin Newsom cites the surging delta variant, which has challenged plans for the opening of school this fall across the country.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Fears of delta variant ignite anger as schools reopen across the country
Throughout the delta-plagued country, officials in big cities and rural counties must balance safety, science and political fealty.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Hospitalizations highest since June as Maine CDC reports 217 new cases of COVID-19
Maine’s seven-day average of new cases has climbed to levels not seen since May, and 60 people were hospitalized Wednesday, the most since June 6.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly
Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Vaccine mandate for fall sports has little support at Maine schools
Hawaii has become the first state to require COVID vaccinations to participate in high school sports, but school administrators in Maine don’t see that happening here.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
After hospital outbreaks, Mills ‘seriously considering’ vaccination mandate for Maine health care workers
The Maine Hospital Association called for a mandate 6 weeks ago, and a spokeswoman for the governor said a decision is expected soon.