Gathering safely for the holidays
While COVID-19 is still a risk, there are several actions you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones as safe as possible during this holiday season.
COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to pose a challenge for our country. Together we can do more to protect our health and ensure we're better prepared for any future pandemics.
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Another winter during COVID-19: How to stay safe and sound
Nursing home safety during COVID: Cases and vaccines
Nursing home safety during COVID: Cases and Vaccines
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Statement: As CDC director says, it’s not time to lift restrictions
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have jumped back upward as several governors across the country are lifting restrictions that curb the spread of the virus.
New report: COVID-19 cases in nursing homes drop by 80 percent after mass vaccinations
There are many reasons for optimism, particularly the huge turnaround that started in the second half of December when vaccines started rolling out. We found that has led to a decline in nursing home cases exceeding 80 percent. But this is not a time to act irresponsibly or get overly confident.
New Keep Maine Open campaign encourages mask wearing to curb COVID-19
A broad group of Maine business leaders, health professionals and public safety officials are urging people to keep wearing masks as they await vaccination against the novel coronavirus.
With $1,400 payments on the way, here’s what to do, and not do
85 percent of Americans are expected to get money -- without the need for you do anything, including clicking any email links, providing any information by phone or paying any fees.
Crafters Together Against COVID
This March, National Craft Month, we are creating a digital quilt to mark 1 year since the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic.