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.
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.
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.
G-7 leaders pledge to share vaccine, but jostle for the high ground
With 3.7 million people lost in the pandemic, the world’s richest democracies are eager to show themselves the champions of the afflicted.
Maine’s numbers stay low with 128 new cases, but inpatient count still over 100
A state-run vaccination incentives program is slated to expire over the long holiday weekend, although health care providers are increasingly offering pop-up clinics at businesses around the state.
Nearly 900 Bath shipbuilders vaccinated through on-site clinics
Bath Iron Works employees have received the COVID-19 through on-site vaccination clinics offered by the Maine National Guard.
Augusta brewery to offer a beer with a COVID-19 shot
Cushnoc Brewing Co. is partnering with Waldo County General Hospital for a pop-up COVID-19 clinic on June 4 at the brewery’s Annex on North Belfast Avenue.
Q&A: Where will I still have to wear a mask? What options do businesses have?
New federal recommendations mean that fully vaccinated people can forgo wearing masks in most indoor public spaces. But the change raises questions.
Maine changes mask rules again to align with federal guidelines
Under the latest revision, the state also will lift distancing requirements in indoor settings such as restaurants, where people would remove masks for eating and drinking.