Gov. Janet Mills’ executive order repeals the mask mandate as of May 24 for all residents, whether they are vaccinated or not, except children 5 and older who are in school or day care.
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Scarborough Downs vaccination site closing as state sends shots ‘to where the people are’
Maine and its health care networks are shifting their vaccine strategy to emphasize smaller locations like pharmacies, social clubs and doctor’s practices to get more people immunized.
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Significant gaps remain in vaccinating younger Mainers
Meanwhile, the Maine CDC reports fewer than 200 new cases of COVID-19 for the 4th consecutive day, as well as 2 additional deaths.
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Biden to boost amount of vaccine U.S. will share worldwide to 80 million doses
The U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks
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What happens when you’re the unwitting target of COVID-19 lies online
People have unwittingly had their online posts or pictures exploited to spread misinformation about COVID-19 in recent months.
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Colby College officials still deciding whether to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
Administrators at other Maine colleges — including Bowdoin College, Bates College, St. Joseph’s College and College of the Atlantic — have announced they will require full vaccinations prior to the fall semester.
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Maine planning more workplace, school clinics for vaccinations
The state is emphasizing convenience, making immunization readily available to Mainers whose work schedules or other conditions make it harder for them to get their shots.
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Mexico says Russia’s Sputnik V shortages mean limited 2nd doses
Mexico has received only 1.9 million doses out of a total of 24 million.
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Bates is latest Maine college to mandate vaccination for all students
The college said Tuesday it won’t allow students to return in the fall unless they are vaccinated.
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Maine to offer free Sea Dogs tickets, L.L. Bean gift cards as vaccination incentives
Gov. Janet Mills announced the initiative during a virtual event with President Biden and 5 other governors whose states are using innovative ways to raise vaccination rates.