Stormy weather in December, the busy holiday season, and distrust among some parents are all cited as factors.
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Insurers are being required to cover home COVID-19 tests. Here’s how to get yours for free
The Biden Administration announced Monday that insurance companies would be required to cover the cost.
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As Maine hospitals see another surge of COVID patients, hopeful signs emerge
Preliminary trends in other parts of the Northeast indicate that Maine could see a downturn in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Hundreds press Maine lawmakers to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Legislators hear from fearful residents who want to block mandates on COVID-19 vaccines, which have been proven to be safe and to prevent more serious illness.
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Gov. Mills to send 169 more National Guard members to help Maine’s hospitals
It is the second time in a month that Mills has announced the deployment of Guard members to assist hospitals.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope calls COVID vaccines a ‘moral obligation’
Pope Francis said individuals had a responsibility to care for themselves “and this translates into respect for the health of those around us.”
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Supreme Court skeptical of Biden’s workplace vaccine mandate
The six conservative justices believe the administration overstepped its authority in its requirement for businesses with at least 100 employees.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Nation & World
Omicron surge vexes Maine parents of children too young for vaccine
Heather Cimellaro of Auburn says omicron has her rethinking running errands with her 3-year-old twins, library storytime visits and preschool.
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Thousands of U.S. troops refuse to get COVID vaccine despite military order
The vast majority of service members — more than 97% of active-duty forces — have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Maine hospitals report spike in staff absences caused by COVID-19
MaineHealth and Northern Light Health are urging Mainers to get vaccinated to ease the burden on health care workers caused by the surge likely being fueled by the omicron variant.