Vaccinations, meanwhile, have slowed down dramatically as the state looks for new ways to entice those who have held out.
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Q & A: Will I need a COVID-19 booster shot?
It’s not clear yet how long vaccines will protect against infection, but studies are underway to answer that question.
New cases and hospital patient counts keep declining in Maine
The state reported 71 new cases as it crossed the 60% threshold for eligible residents, age 12 and older, who have been fully vaccinated.
State pushes to have regular COVID-19 testing for hospitality, retail workers
Free rapid-results antigen tests are being made available through Walgreens pharmacies as part of an effort to minimize virus transmission during the upcoming tourist season.
New cases fall to 42 in holiday count, with no additional deaths
The number of people hospitalized in Maine with COVID-19 drops below 100 for the first time in a month and a half.
Maine’s numbers stay low with 128 new cases, but inpatient count still over 100
A state-run vaccination incentives program is slated to expire over the long holiday weekend, although health care providers are increasingly offering pop-up clinics at businesses around the state.
Maine CDC says Eastport store worker had hepatitis A
State officials said the worker at the R&M IGA handled food from May 3-20 and may have spread the infectious disease to customers.
MaineHealth will bring vaccine clinics to businesses. First stop: Becky’s Diner
The Maine CDC reports 122 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and no additional deaths, continuing a steady decline in recent weeks.
Maine reports lowest daily cases since October, continuing sharp decline
The state also officially ‘retired’ all of its pandemic-related guidance for businesses and other entities, deferring instead to U.S. CDC guidance
Significant gaps remain in vaccinating younger Mainers
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reports fewer than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for the 4th consecutive day, as well as 2 additional deaths.