Commentary: What do we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?

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Published
January 20, 2021

Commentary: What do we ethically owe those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID-19 may be a threat to the unvaccinated for years. But once the vaccine supply is secure, other Americans will want to resume travel, parties and business.
Published
January 18, 2021

Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?

Some answers to a few common questions on Maine's COVID-19 vaccination campaign ahead of additional details expected to be released by the Mills administration this week.
Published
January 13, 2021

Updated Q&A: When will it be my turn under the new plan?

Maine's new vaccine strategy gives higher priority to police, firefighters and other first responders, as well as older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions.
Published
January 12, 2021

Updated Q&A: I have allergies. Should I still get a COVID-19 vaccine?

While many people will experience milder side effects after vaccination, severe allergic reactions have been rare in Maine and nationwide so far.
Published
January 12, 2021

California turns stadiums, fairgrounds into COVID-19 vaccination centers

The state will vastly expand its effort with new mass vaccination sites at parking lots for Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Petco Park in San Diego and the CalExpo fairgrounds in Sacramento.
Published
January 12, 2021

Are we at the beginning of the end of COVID-19? The tricky road to herd immunity, explained

In practice, achieving the threshold necessary for mass protection from disease is complicated.
Published
January 11, 2021

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.
Published
January 6, 2021

Our View: Lagging vaccine rollout needs major boost from federal government

The Trump administration has failed to meet a challenge they had months to prepare for. Joe Biden must do better.
Published
January 4, 2021

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.
Published
January 2, 2021

New vaccine offers powerful protection against despair

A volunteer vaccinator reports that the threat of the pandemic will be met if enough of us take the shot when it's our turn.