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Published
November 27, 2021

Another View: After $50 billion in aid, airlines still struggle. Congress must find out why

As holiday travel looms, some lawmakers want to know the reason airlines are having such a hard time ramping back up.
Published
November 26, 2021

Merck COVID pill effective, but experts will review safety, FDA says

Government scientists said their review identified several potential risks, including possible toxicity to developing fetuses.
Published
November 26, 2021

What to know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus
Published
November 26, 2021

New Hampshire, Vermont asked to test deer for COVID-19

Maine is monitoring the tests from other states, but is not actively testing deer for COVID-19.
Published
November 26, 2021

Portland Stage cancels its run of ‘A Christmas Carol’ because of COVID-19 cases

The theater company will record one performance of its big moneymaker for people to watch at home but is shutting down the live production after several people involved in the show tested positive.

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Published
November 26, 2021

U.S. restricts travel from southern Africa as world races to contain new ‘omicron’ COVID variant

Omicron's actual risks are not understood, but early evidence suggests it carries an increased risk of reinfection compared with other highly transmissible variants.
Published
November 26, 2021

What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?

South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Published
November 25, 2021

Local schools look to vaccines to ease COVID impact

Pooled testing has also eased the toll on schools, superintendents say.
Published
November 24, 2021

COVID-19 cases among children in Midcoast, statewide continue to rise

Maine CDC Spokesperson Robert Long said vaccination remains the best way to curb the number of COVID-19 cases among Mainers.
Published
November 24, 2021

State will use federal funds to give bonuses to direct care workers

The federal government has approved Maine's request to use $126 million in American Recovery Act funding to give bonuses to new and existing workers providing home- and community-based health services.