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Coronavirus

Published
May 13, 2021

CDC says fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks indoors or outdoors in most cases

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky cites growing evidence of the efficacy of the coronavirus vaccines and notes that they offer protection even against more contagious variants.
Published
May 13, 2021

‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated people can largely ditch masks

The new CDC guidance is likely to open the door to confusion, since there is no sure way for businesses or others to distinguish between those who are fully vaccinated and those who are not.
Published
May 13, 2021

Gov. Mills removes gathering limits, physical distancing rules, but masks still required indoors

By not relaxing the requirement for masks for vaccinated people, the state is at odds with new federal guidance.
Published
May 12, 2021

At 88, artist in New Hampshire finishes year of pandemic ‘daily doodles’

A year ago Tuesday, Robert Seaman started working about 6 hours a day on his intricate, fanciful illustrations in his 1-room apartment at the Maplewood Assisted Living facility in Westmoreland.
Published
May 12, 2021

Ohio to give $1 million each to 5 vaccinated adults, plus 5 college scholarships

Gov. Mike DeWine announces the 'Ohio Vax-a-Million' effort as his and other states look for ways to convince people who are hesitant to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus.

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Published
May 12, 2021

‘Race’ against COVID-19 variants is on as vaccine eligibility expands

Vaccines are 'our ticket back to normal,' Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah said Wednesday, the same day that the Auburn Mall vaccination clinic began offering the Pfizer vaccine to 12-to-15-year-olds.
Published
May 12, 2021

Saint Joseph’s College will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated for fall semester

The college, based in Standish, joins a growing number of colleges requiring staff members and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Published
May 12, 2021

CDC advisers endorse Pfizer COVID shot for children 12 and older

The Food and Drug Administration this week authorized emergency use of the 2-shot vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, and the CDC is expected to accept its advisers' recommendation.
Published
May 12, 2021

Gov. Mills proposes $187 million increase in school funding in updated state budget

The plan would fund education at the voter-approved level of 55% for the first time, provide more money to cities and towns, and put a record amount in the state's 'rainy day' fund.
Published
May 12, 2021

U.S. deaths from COVID-19 fall to about 600 a day, the lowest level in 10 months

Confirmed daily infections, meanwhile, have declined to about 38,000, their lowest mark since mid-September.