Maine CDC investigating outbreaks at Clover Health Care, Paris Town Office

Another staff member at Rumford Community home tested positive, bringing the total cases there to 48 residents and staff.

Vaccination rates climb among EMS workers in Maine as mandate nears

A survey by Maine Emergency Medical Services shows that 96.9% of EMS licensees have been vaccinated, easing concerns that the state's vaccination mandate might result in the loss of workers.

Paris Town Office closed after COVID-19 outbreak

Brazil Senate report urges criminal charges for Bolsonaro over pandemic

The country’s death toll is second-highest in the world

White House details plans for vaccinating 28 million children ages 5 to 11

If the CDC gives its approval, children will be able to get a shot at their pediatrician’s office, a local pharmacy or potentially even their school.

Pediatricians and schools prepare for rollout of vaccines for younger children

Transmission of the virus remains high in Maine, especially in areas with the lowest vaccination rates.

Bangor cancels field hockey game after Lewiston alters quarantine protocol

Under the new guidelines, each of the girls returned to school Tuesday morning after testing negative for COVID-19.

Another resident of Androscoggin County, 3 from Oxford County have died from COVID-19

The individuals were among the seven additional deaths reported over a three-day period Tuesday.

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.

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.