The state CDC expects to receive enough first doses from the federal government this week to begin vaccinating an additional 21,475 people.
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Winslow after-school program reports case of COVID-19
Superintendent: The district was notified Wednesday afternoon a person associated with the child care program at Winslow Elementary School had tested positive.
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Inmates return to Franklin County jail as it reopens to full capacity after a COVID-19 outbreak
The facility closed Jan. 18 after four employees tested positive for the virus.
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Waterville city manager says staffer has been out sick with COVID-19 for 2 weeks
One city employee has been ill with COVID-19 about two weeks, City Manager Steve Daly said, while the police and fire departments have also had staff test positive over the last year.
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Updated vaccine Q&A: When can I expect an appointment call from MaineHealth?
Also: Why doesn’t Maine have a statewide vaccination registration and appointment system? And what is the latest timeline for vaccination phases?
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Fairfield-based school district reports case of COVID-19
The case reported at Clinton Elementary School has no other close contacts, according to Superintendent Roberta Hersom.
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Some states are holding key vaccine discussions in closed meetings
The lack of transparency raises the risk that some decisions will be grounded in politics rather than public health and that well-connected industries could receive special treatment while the concerns of marginalized groups are ignored.
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Maine reports 273 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 additional deaths
The number of daily new cases continues to decline as Maine readies new vaccination clinics, including at Scarborough Downs.
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U.S. CDC plans to increase vaccine shipments to Maine and other states
The White House said states would get about 5% more doses this week, and announced a new pharmacy vaccination program that will eventually include Hannaford and Shaw’s.
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Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.