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Americans can still take COVID-19 seriously without emergency declaration
“Remember, certain people — like those who are immunocompromised or have other underlying health conditions — might have extra reason to continue taking COVID-19 seriously.”
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What the end of the federal COVID emergency means
Even as the COVID emergency declaration ends, 200 to 300 Americans die every day from the virus and new variants continue to emerge.
COVID dropped to 4th leading cause of death in US last year
In 2020 and 2021, only heart disease and cancer were ahead of the coronavirus.
Pink eye may be sign you’re infected with new COVID variant
It’s important to take symptoms of pink eye seriously in order to limit the spread of the new COVID-19 variant.
New COVID variant arcturus is spreading — with an odd symptom
The COVID-19 variant known as XBB.1.16, or arcturus, causes conjunctivitis in those it infects.
Maine’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen to a new low
There are now 60 Mainers infected with COVID-19 in hospitals across the state, the fewest since Aug. 11, 2021.
FDA clears extra COVID booster for some high-risk Americans
Those 65 and older can get another booster, as long as it has been at least four months since they received a bivalent booster targeting omicron strains.
Maine’s COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to lowest point since August 2021
There are now 78 Mainers infected with COVID-19 in hospitals across the state, the fewest since Aug. 15, 2021.
Maine’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have fallen to lowest level in a year
There are now 92 Mainers infected with COVID-19 in hospitals across the state, the fewest since April 18, 2022.
Joe Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts
Joe Biden signed the measure ending the COVID national emergency despite publicly opposing it.
Bangor firefighters ask city for bonus pay from federal COVID aid
Bangor’s firefighters union wants the city to use more than $400,000 in federal COVID-19 aid as premium pay for its first responders.
The Maine Flower Show is no more
The Maine Landscape and Nursery Association said the COVID-19 pandemic essentially killed the event.
The political disagreements at the heart of Bangor’s COVID aid inaction
Bangor is only beginning to spend its $20.5 million in COVID aid, frustrating those on the front lines of homelessness and addiction crises.
New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
The data show that some of the COVID-positive samples collected from a stall known to be involved in the wildlife trade also contained raccoon dog genes.
University of Maine System will no longer require COVID vaccines
Students in the University of Maine system and Maine Community College System will no longer be required to receive a COVID vaccine.
Maine prepares for end of pandemic-era Medicaid eligibility safety net
Maine DHHS estimates between 65,000 and 95,000 Mainers may lose eligibility for Medicaid when the rule expires.
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