By this time last year, Maine had recorded 36 deaths and 494 hospitalizations. Experts say COVID-19 safety measures and an aggressive flu vaccine push last fall likely caused the precipitous drop.
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Nearly 1 in 8 Maine residents now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Meanwhile, the state reported 195 new cases of the virus on Wednesday but no additional deaths.
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Maine setting records for shots given as national vaccinations ramp up
The CDC reported 132 new COVID-19 cases Monday but no additional deaths.
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Mills relaxes quarantine rules for visitors, eases business restrictions heading into tourism season
The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.
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Watch briefing: Maine CDC reports 136 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Teachers and child care staff can now begin getting vaccines after Gov. Mills announced that the state would follow President Biden’s recent directive to states.
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Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility expands to include teachers
The state will not receive any doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after getting 15,000 this week, but more doses may go directly to retail pharmacies next week.
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Updated Q&A: Are there exceptions to Maine’s age-based vaccine eligibility? And can I eat dinner with friends?
The number of vaccination sites in Maine is poised to top 150 with the addition of Hannaford, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies.
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‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility
Gov. Janet Mills and state health officials say the system is the quickest way to achieve herd immunity.
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Our View: Age-based vaccination plan right for Maine
An efficient system that’s easy to understand is the right way to manage COVID risks.
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Mainers 60 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine next week as state shifts to age-based rollout
Under the seismic change in strategy announced by Gov. Mills on Friday, residents 50 and over will be eligible in April, followed by those 40 and over in May, and those 30 and over in June.