With half the state’s eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
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Maine colleges go hybrid with mix of in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies this year
Graduations will look different for a second year in a row but campuses are finding ways to recognize students through smaller in-person events with COVID precautions.
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Young people making up bigger share of COVID-19 cases in Maine
More than 70% of the new cases were in people younger than 40, reflecting the lower vaccination rate among younger Mainers.
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U.S. supports waiving intellectual property rules on COVID vaccines
But opponents – especially from industry – say a waiver would be no panacea and insist that production of coronavirus vaccines is complex.
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COVID’s toll on U.S. projected to drop sharply by the end of July
But experts also warn of a jump in hospitalizations and deaths if unvaccinated people do not follow basic precautions such as wearing a mask and keeping their distance from others.
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Canada OKs Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow suit by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
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UNE to require COVID-19 vaccination for fall semester
The University of New England joins the growing number of colleges and universities that are mandating the vaccine for a return to in-person learning.
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No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
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Biden aims for vaccinating 70% of adult Americans by July 4
The president will call for states to make vaccines available on a walk-in basis and will direct many pharmacies to do the same.
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Maine drops residency requirement for getting COVID-19 vaccinations
The state’s vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.