Those who qualify include people who are having cancer treatments or who have immunodeficiency disease or other specified conditions affecting their immune systems.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan hospital reports around 10 inoculations during fair’s first clinic
The hospital’s EMS department offered to assist with a vaccine clinic at the Skowhegan State Fair, and a pharmacist reports that around 10 people took advantage of the free clinic during its first session over the weekend.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Bates College tells students, faculty and staff they must wear masks
Reversing fall plans, the Lewiston college tells its mostly-vaccinated community that high COVID-19 rates in Lewiston require a return to a mask mandate on campus.
Posted inNation & World
Vaccine-skeptical cardinal placed on ventilator after contracting COVID
Cardinal Raymond Burke is one of Pope Francis’ fiercest critics and an outspoken Church conservative.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to require vaccinations for museums, stadiums, casinos
The move expands an earlier vaccine requirement issued for indoor dining that goes into effect this week.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements
If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine municipalities, counties gear up to spend federal relief funding
Local officials are figuring out how to spend $502 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, despite confusing guidelines and disbursement delays.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. mulls COVID vaccine boosters for elderly as early as fall
Health officials say ‘the next couple of weeks’ of case data will help the U.S. make a decision.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta public schools add a weekly early release day for professional development of teachers
Board member Kati McCormick voted against the motion, siding with a parent who spoke about the impact more early release days would have on her son and on her job.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s long-haul COVID patients confront ‘constant battle’
Health experts estimate that up to 23% of all those afflicted with the coronavirus have symptoms lasting for months or longer.