CDC Updates Isolation Periods
The CDC now recommends isolation restrictions from 10 to 5 days, and shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.
Holiday Flights Continue to be Canceled
Getting back home after the Christmas holiday has become a challenge to many who are flying with more than 4,000 flights being canceled.
Augusta Army Free COVID Vaccination Clinic Continues
You can get your free COVID-19 vaccination at the Augusta Armory on Western Avenue this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Second Oral Pill Approved for COVID-19
The authorization for Merck's molnupiravir COVID-19 pill comes just one day after Pfizer's Paxlovid approval.
US Gives Authorization for At-Home Coronavirus Pill
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s oral pill for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients, 12 and older.
Federal COVID-19 Ambulance Teams Coming to Eight Maine Hospitals
President Joe Biden says 500 million free rapid tests will be coming to Americans. Speaking today, Dec. 21.
Expected Weather Closes Augusta Armory Vaccination Clinic December 22
Because of the weather forecast for tomorrow, Dec. 22, the free walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Augusta Armory will be closed.
Boston to Begin Requiring Proof of Vaccination for Many Indoor Businesses
Starting Jan. 15 you will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to go inside a Boston restaurant, gyms and many other indoor businesses.
COVID Vaccination or Test for Ages 5 and Up Required Now at Portland Owned Facilities
Portland will begin to require children five to 11 to have a negative COVID-19 test or show proof of vaccination at city facilities.
Deployment of Maine National Guard Members to Ten Health Care Facilities
Governor Janet Mills announced today, Dec. 13, that members of the Maine National Guard will deploy to ten health care facilities this week.