The shots could begin in early November – with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas – if regulators give the go-ahead.
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CDC approves expanded rollout of COVID vaccine boosters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says certain Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients qualify for boosters, and opens the option of ‘mixing and matching’ vaccines.
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Central Maine Healthcare CEO warns of ‘perfect storm’ as vaccine deadline nears
At a media briefing Wednesday, Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew repeated that the state has been working closely with health care providers on staffing shortages.
Posted inNation & World
De Blasio mandates vaccine for all NYC public workers — and offers $500 bonus
The mayor ordered all 160,000 municipal workers, including police and firefighters, to get vaccinated or face being placed on unpaid leave.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Businesses nervously await fine print of vax-or-test rule
The regulation covers about 80 million U.S. workers
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
U.S. Supreme Court won’t stop Maine’s vaccine mandate for health care workers
Justice Stephen Breyer said the plaintiffs could try again at the Supreme Court after the 1st Circuit issues a ruling in the underlying lawsuit.
Posted inNation & World
FDA expected to allow mix-and-match COVID booster shots
The effort is being made to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State
‘Nightmare scenarios’ Emergency medical responders contend with vaccine mandates
Emergency medical providers say vaccine mandates have made a bad situation worse and some are reaching the breaking point.
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Sen. Susan Collins: Health care workforce shortages are a state issue
The U.S. senator from Maine said it should be up to employers to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: COVID politics put Maine lives at risk
It’s irresponsible to let health care workers believe they can keep their jobs and not get vaccinated.