New infections and hospital admissions are rising, driven by the highly contagious delta variant, relatively low vaccination coverage and the resumption of social activities.
COVID-19
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Maine schools weigh masks, vaccines and pooled testing for fall return
With the start of classes about a month away, superintendents are taking their time with decisions, knowing there could still be more changes with COVID-19 and the latest guidance.
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Study of Cape Cod virus outbreak shows it spread mostly in vaccinated people
Health officials on Friday released details of that research, key in this week’s decision by the federal CDC to recommend that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Europe matches U.S. on COVID-19 vaccinations – and is using mandate-like rules to get further
Similarly, the Biden administration on Thursday announced guidelines that increase pressure on the millions who work in the federal government, requiring them to be vaccinated or undergo repeated testing.
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Japan expands virus state of emergency after record spikes amid Olympics
Japan has expanded a coronavirus state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo on Friday.
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Masks now recommended for everyone indoors in Waldo, Somerset and Hancock counties
The state reports 60 more ‘breakthrough’ cases among vaccinated people as shifting transmission rates and the patchwork of classifications in Maine cause confusion.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Q&A: Am I going to need a booster shot for COVID-19?
That could be the case eventually, but as of now there is no official recommendation.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Millinocket hospital is first in Maine to require COVID vaccines for employees
Millinocket Regional Hospital will require its entire staff to receive Pfizer or Moderna shots once they receive final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Here are the basic components of Biden’s COVID-19 plan
The president aims to increase vaccinations among federal employees and encourage more Americans to get shots.
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Research looks for possible COVID-19 link to later Alzheimer’s
Experts stress far more research is needed – and getting underway – to tell if COVID-19 might raise the risk of Alzheimer’s or other brain problems later in life, or if people eventually recover from ‘brain fog.’