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.
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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
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Q&A: Where will I still have to wear a mask? What options do businesses have?
New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
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Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.
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Vaccine shuffle all across Maine sends doses where they’re needed
In ‘a big chess game’ behind the scenes, health care providers and state epidemiologists are constantly moving thousands of doses from clinic to clinic, so the COVID-19 vaccine supply meets demand.
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Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state’s eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
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No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
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Infection and vaccination rates stay high as Maine surpasses 60,000 cases
Though case numbers are still higher than in February and March, Maine continues to lead the nation in the percentage of its population that is fully vaccinated.
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Maine’s death rate rose by 4.5% last year, driven largely by COVID-19
The viral disease was the eighth-leading cause of death in Maine in 2020, but was the third-leading cause nationally.
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Vaccine shipments to Maine will jump next week, as COVID-19 cases remain high
The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.