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Coronavirus

Published
October 15, 2021

U.S. health advisory panel endorses booster shot for J&J vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration, whose approval is needed, isn’t bound by the vote but its ultimate decision could help expand the nation’s booster campaign.
Published
October 15, 2021

U.S. to end travel rules for vaccinated on Nov. 8

Foreign nationals will be able to travel to the U.S. if they show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test.
Published
October 15, 2021

Vaccine mandate could displace group home residents with disabilities, operator says

Meanwhile, the state reported 551 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths.
Published
October 14, 2021

Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID-19 burnout

Nationally, enrollment in bachelor's, master’s and doctoral nursing programs increased 5.6 percent in 2020 from the year before.
Published
October 14, 2021

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

The Food and Drug Administration will use its advisers’ recommendations to make a final decision.

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Published
October 14, 2021

COVID snapshot for the week of Oct. 10

Quarantine numbers in schools fluctuate week to week but cases continue to rise.
Published
October 13, 2021

Neo-fascists exploit rage over vaccine mandates, posing dilemma for Italy

The telecommunications police force takes down Forza Nuova’s website for alleged criminal instigation, after Saturday's protest turned into alarming violence.
Published
October 13, 2021

Dixfield-based school board given COVID-19 data before and after mask requirement

Superintendent Pam Doyen said masking will continue while county transmission level is high.
Published
October 13, 2021

Livermore fire chief advises department can continue emergency medical services

Maine EMS said a written procedure is required banning unvaccinated personnel from doing patient care.
Published
October 13, 2021

State health officials say they are working with CMMC on staffing shortages, but changes to vaccine requirement appear unlikely

Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Tuesday that it has suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, and will close its neonatal intensive care unit by the end of the month.