Despite recording just 12 new cases Thursday, state health officials warn that a new variant could undermine progress by spreading among unvaccinated Mainers.
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New delta variant raises concerns, as Maine’s COVID-19 case decline continues
The Maine CDC has reported 20 or fewer cases for three consecutive days, but the agency’s director said the delta variant could undermine progress on vaccinations.
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Biden pushes COVID-19 shots for young adults as concerns grow over new variant
The delta variant, first identified in India, has come to represent more than 20% of coronavirus infections in the U.S. in the last 2 weeks.
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Another 20 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
New case numbers continue to trend downward, although the pace of vaccinations against COVID-19 has plateaued.
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Maine CDC reports 18 COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Labs have reported fewer than 100 new cases per day for more than two weeks, and the positive test rate fell below 1 percent for the first time since October.
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Gov. Mills will end state of emergency for pandemic June 30
As part of her announcement, the governor also said the state will drop masking requirements for schools and day care centers.
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Maine reports just 53 new COVID-19 cases, as rural vaccination rates lag
It was the 10th time in the last 11 days that new cases have been below 100, but progress could be impeded if more young and rural residents don’t get vaccinated.
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New cases remain low, over 2 weeks after end of pandemic restrictions
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.
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Washington library to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday
Those 12 or older may receive the vaccine between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Gibbs Library at 40 Old Union Road.