New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
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What happens when you’re the unwitting target of COVID-19 lies online
People have unwittingly had their online posts or pictures exploited to spread misinformation about COVID-19 in recent months.
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Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.
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‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated people can largely ditch masks
The new CDC guidance is likely to open the door to confusion, since there is no sure way for businesses or others to distinguish between those who are fully vaccinated and those who are not.
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Gov. Mills removes gathering limits, physical distancing rules, but masks still required indoors
By not relaxing the requirement for masks for vaccinated people, the state is at odds with new federal guidance.
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Ohio to give $1 million each to 5 vaccinated adults, plus 5 college scholarships
Gov. Mike DeWine announces the ‘Ohio Vax-a-Million’ effort as his and other states look for ways to convince people who are hesitant to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.
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CDC advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for children 12 and older
The Food and Drug Administration this week authorized emergency use of the 2-shot vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, and the CDC is expected to accept its advisers’ recommendation.
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Maine planning more workplace, school clinics for vaccinations
The state is emphasizing convenience, making immunization readily available to Mainers whose work schedules or other conditions make it harder for them to get their shots.
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Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.
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Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River
Images on social media of the bodies floating in the river prompted outrage and speculation that they died from COVID-19.