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.’
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Biden orders tough new vaccination rules for federal workers
The president is also directing the Defense Department to look into adding the COVID-19 shot to its list of required vaccinations for members of the military.
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Maine expands renter assistance, with federal eviction moratorium set to expire Saturday
The White House said President Biden would have extended the federal eviction moratorium, but the Supreme Court signaled it could be extended only until the end of the month.
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MaineGeneral continues to establish pop-up vaccine clinics, with 10 in August
The health system is also offering free vaccinations at all of its primary care practices.
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Maine sticks to mask guidance as COVID-19 hot spots shift and cases climb again
The Maine CDC says residents can check its website for daily updates that identify the counties where indoor masking is recommended for all people. New cases hit 120 on Thursday.
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Maine plans new COVID-19 vaccines program for public school students, staff
The state’s health and education departments announced a plan Wednesday to host free clinics, increase vaccine education and post vaccination rate data for schools starting Sept. 1
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Maine embraces new federal guidance on mask wearing, but confusion arises
Within hours of the state’s announcement, the U.S. CDC posted new data that changed the Maine counties where mask wearing is recommended.
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Hospital morgues fill as COVID-19 death count climbs in Missouri
The state’s 7-day rolling average of daily deaths has nearly doubled over the past 2 weeks, according to data from John Hopkins.
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CDC urges even vaccinated people to wear masks indoors in some parts of U.S.
New data indicates that vaccinated people infected with the delta variant carry the same viral load as unvaccinated infected people, the CDC director said.
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Maine will consider new masking guidelines, as COVID-19 cases increase
Gov. Mills expects to announce Wednesday whether the state will change masking recommendations based on new federal guidance, which currently would affect York and Piscataquis counties.