But the governor also says that the pace of vaccine deliveries needs to speed up for the state to act on new federal guidelines prioritizing those 65 and older and those with pre-existing conditions.
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Maine makes plans to speed up vaccinations as it reports 6 more deaths and 313 new cases
Maine’s CDC director says preliminary planning is underway for higher-volume vaccination sites and an online registration system.
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Maine CDC identifies COVID-19 outbreaks at two Bath schools
Fisher-Mitchell School in Bath not resume full in-person instruction for the first time since March as initially planned after the Maine CDC listed the school as an outbreak status, alongside Morse High School, according to a letter from RSU 1 Superintendent Patrick Manuel.
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Maine has no immediate plans to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination
The state is awaiting federal guidance on how best to demonstrate someone has been fully vaccinated.
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Maine reports grim new records: 41 more deaths and 782 cases
Six of the deaths occurred in the previous 48 hours, while the rest happened in December and were linked to COVID-19 by the Maine CDC in follow-up investigations.
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Thirteen more people die of COVID-19, as worrisome trend continues
The total number of deaths has nearly doubled in Maine since Dec. 1, and the state reported 535 new cases on Thursday.
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COVID-19 vaccine deliveries too low to support expansion, state says
Maine reported 525 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 additional deaths Wednesday, with another 17,000 doses of vaccine expected next week.
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States add online vaccine registries, as Maine plans for vaccine expansion
The state reported 597 new cases and 9 additional deaths on Tuesday.
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Q&A: I’m a seasonal Maine resident. Can I still get a COVID-19 vaccine here?
From ‘snowbirds’ to the evolving thinking over vaccination age groups, we answer questions about the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
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Maine may alter vaccination plan for oldest seniors, essential workers at highest risk
The state reported 376 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death Monday, as vaccinations continued.