COVID-19

50% of Mainers 65 and over who have gotten their Covid booster, the first state to hit that milestone.

The long-term forecast will depend on bringing in more workers from other states and countries, and improving the skills of the existing workforce.

In the coming days, the U.S. CDC is expected to grant final authorization of new COVID booster shots that target the omicron variant. The Maine CDC expects more than 20,000 doses will be available next week.

COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in Maine, after cancer and heart disease.

The Maine Republican’s office said she was experiencing “mild symptoms” after testing positive in the late afternoon and would isolate and work remotely in accordance with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

The FDA has authorized a second coronavirus vaccine booster for people 50 and older and people who are immunocompromised.

The Lewiston School Department has received a waiver from the state's minimum school day requirement in the wake of numerous weather and COVID-related cancellations.

As the state opens up its borders and businesses, the demand for COVID-19 testing is going up.That demand may have eased ever-so-slightly with Gov. Janet…

The Maine Center for Disease Control Wednesday reported 23 additional cases of COVID-19 and one more death in the state, as the Mills administration…