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Published
December 18, 2021

Some hospital workers raise alarms over lack of dedicated COVID-19 paid sick time

Nurses at MaineGeneral that get sick with COVID-19 and miss work must use their earned time off to be paid, officials said.
Published
December 18, 2021

With omicron’s arrival confirmed, Maine reports 1,080 new cases and 11 additional deaths

Gov. Janet Mills is asking Mainers to get booster shots and mask up to protect themselves against the omicron variant now in Maine.
Published
December 17, 2021

CDC finds testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine

‘Test-to-stay’ allows students who are asymptomatic and repeatedly test negative for COVID-19 to avoid quarantine and remain in school following an exposure.
Published
December 17, 2021

Surging COVID-19 cases bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021

Omicron casts a pall in the U.S. and Europe reminiscent of the early days of the crisis.
Published
December 17, 2021

Far right uses misleading COVID-19 theories to expand its reach

Telegram, based in the United Arab Emirates, is a favorite tool in part because it lacks the content moderation of Facebook, Twitter and other platforms.

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Published
December 17, 2021

Can you safely enjoy the holidays? Experts offer COVID tips

Above all, getting vaccinated remains the best defense and getting a booster shot further increases protection.
Published
December 17, 2021

Hot economy collides with huge surge, in pandemic’s latest twist

Some businesses are expecting a strong finish to 2021, while others could be forced to close.
Published
December 17, 2021

Pfizer to test 3rd dose of coronavirus vaccine in children under 5 after two-dose regimen falls short

Results from the modified trials in children as young as 6 months old are expected in the first half of 2022.
Published
December 17, 2021

CDC says ‘test-to-stay’ can safely replace quarantine for students

U.S. health officials are endorsing policies that allow close contacts of students infected with the coronavirus to remain in classrooms if they test negative.
Published
December 17, 2021

Maine reports its first cases of the fast-spreading omicron variant

The detection of the fast-spreading coronavirus variant came on the same day state health officials reported 1,150 cases of COVID-19 and 25 additional deaths.