President Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.’
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Cuomo says New York on track for major reopening of most businesses
Restaurants, museums, theaters, retail stores and other businesses will be allowed to reopen at full capacity, as long as 6 feet of social distancing space is maintained.
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Maine’s first mass COVID-19 vaccination site to close as state shifts immunization strategy
As demand declines, resources are being moved from large-scale venues to other settings, such as doctor’s offices, clinics and pharmacies.
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Maine school leaders urge state to move quickly on COVID-19 guidelines for fall
As parents in some districts clamor for more in-person learning, the state’s superintendents are pressing state agencies to issue COVID-19 guidelines for the fall term as soon as possible.
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‘Insane and dangerous’: Inside the Miami school that told teachers not to get vaccinated
Former teachers and current parents told reporters that the vaccine scandal fit into a pattern of behavior by the husband and wife school founders that they described as straight out of a ‘cult.’
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Maine continues trend of fewer cases, but hospital counts still high
Vaccinations continue to increase, with Maine approaching a 50% rate statewide for first doses, but a rising number of critical care hospitalizations shows the virus is still a threat.
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FEMA’s tasks pit COVID-19 vaccinations against hurricane preparations
With about 5 weeks to prepare for hurricane season, the federal emergency response agency is currently responding to 118 major disasters across the country, 59 stemming from COVID-19.
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American tourists may be allowed in London as soon as next month
Progress on COVID-19 vaccinations in the two countries could allow the U.S. to be included on the so-called Green List of countries from which people will be able to travel to Britain without quarantine.
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Maine CDC director calls on young Mainers to get vaccinated
The number of walk-in clinics continues to grow as vaccine providers and state officials aim to make the process as convenient as possible.
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Maine vaccine providers expand walk-in options for COVID-19 shots
More sites are beginning to offer walk-in vaccinations as the state stresses convenience to maintain momentum in its program.