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Published
August 19, 2021

Record delta wave hits kids, raises fear as U.S. schools open

Just as schools are reopening across the U.S., children are filling hospital beds instead of classrooms in record numbers, sick with COVID-19.
Published
August 19, 2021

COVID-19 patient counts keep climbing in Maine hospitals

As many people are in intensive care now as during last winter's surge, with the delta variant pushing unvaccinated people into hospitals.
Published
August 19, 2021

Landlords look for an exit amid federal eviction moratorium

Landlords are fuming over the decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a new eviction moratorium lasting until Oct. 3.
Published
August 19, 2021

Sen. King tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines at home

The senator's office said Angus King tested positive in Maine, a day after he began feeling feverish.
Published
August 19, 2021

20,000 students in Mississippi quarantined after COVID exposure

The state has the nation's second-lowest vaccination rate.

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Published
August 19, 2021

West Bath School to require face masks indoors

Some prior COVID-19 protocols, such as social distancing and frequent hand washing, are also sticking around for the new academic year.
Published
August 18, 2021

Vaccines show declining effectiveness against infection, strong protection against hospitalization

Reports published Wednesday reinforce the idea that vaccines alone will be unable to lift the nation out of the pandemic.
Published
August 18, 2021

Mask-wearing will be optional in Auburn schools

The School Committee adopted a plan for the reopening of schools Sept. 1.
Published
August 18, 2021

Biden to require COVID vaccines for nursing home employees

The mandate, which is a requirement for facilities to keep receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding, could take effect as soon as next month.
Published
August 18, 2021

With no beds, hospitals ship COVID-19 patients to far-off cities

In Arizona, a special COVID-19 hotline is getting desperate calls from hospitals in Wyoming, Arkansas, Texas and California.