Health care
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PublishedAugust 12, 2021
FDA approves extra vaccine dose for those with weak immune systems
The authorization applies to millions of Americans who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because of organ transplants, certain cancers or other disorders.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2021
COVID-19 patient counts are climbing again in Maine hospitals
The statewide tally of inpatients confirmed with the disease has hit the highest level since early June, with Bangor’s Eastern Maine Medical Center seeing the sharpest spike.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2021
Immunocompromised Mainers could soon get COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Some health care providers have begun preparing for booster shots in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authorization, which could come as early as Friday.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2021
Mississippi’s hospital system is on the brink of collapse because of COVID
The health crisis in Mississippi is part of a national predicament that's largely playing out across the South, where the virus's delta variant and low vaccination rates are driving record numbers of hospitalizations.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Augusta care facility
A total of 21 cases, 18 patients and three staff members, were reported in late July at Capitol City Manor, and the Maine Center for Disease Control is still investigating the outbreak.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2021
Hospitalizations highest since June as Maine CDC reports 217 new cases of COVID-19
Maine's seven-day average of new cases has climbed to levels not seen since May, and 60 people were hospitalized Wednesday, the most since June 6.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2021
After hospital outbreaks, Mills ‘seriously considering’ vaccination mandate for Maine health care workers
The Maine Hospital Association called for a mandate 6 weeks ago, and a spokeswoman for the governor said a decision is expected soon.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2021
Maine CDC investigates outbreaks at Maine Med and Belfast hospital
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Maine has ticked up in recent weeks as the delta variant has led to an increase in cases.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2021
How one small town is paying people $200 to boost vaccinations
Some folks in South Thomaston say they'll take advantage of the town's offer to pay $200 for getting fully vaccinated, but others say no amount of money could get them to roll up their sleeves.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2021
Maine CDC investigating links between 4 cases of Legionnaires’ disease
All 4 patients live in the Bangor area and had to be hospitalized.
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