coronavirus

Published
August 24, 2021

Dr. Fauci says no end to COVID pandemic before spring 2022 – at the earliest

The infectious disease expert predicted the coming months will remain very difficult, with high caseloads and deaths especially in places with low vaccination rates.
Published
August 24, 2021

Episcopal bishop requires all Maine clergy, staff to get vaccine

The mandate applies to more than a dozen staff members and about 230 clergy, according to the diocese.
Published
August 24, 2021

Maine could see a jump in new COVID-19 cases within days

Maine CDC's director says. ‘The numbers are high and they are going up’ as the agency reviews 1,700 positive results, largely from unvaccinated people.
Published
August 24, 2021

Pfizer approval makes more Maine employers likely to consider vaccine mandates

But there is opposition to mandates in some quarters, and businesses must try to balance workplace safety against employees' morale, labor shortages and other challenges.
Published
August 23, 2021

Informational meeting set on Portland’s K-6 pooled testing

Published
August 23, 2021

Music venues announce vaccination requirements
Published
August 23, 2021

Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife remain hospitalized for COVID-19

Both were admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Saturday, with their age as a factor.
Published
August 23, 2021

Military members required to get COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the FDA approved the vaccine.
Published
August 23, 2021

Letter: Health care workers wrong to protest vaccine mandate
Published
August 23, 2021

Letter: Pro-vaxxers should be more compassionate