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COVID-19 Policy and Masking Update for MaineHealth Employees

(1 days ago) People also askDo you need a mask in Maine?Maine has adopted the latest public health guidelines of the U.S. CDC. Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah makes it clear that "these are recommendations, not requirements." The CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of "substantial or high" community transmission.Updated COVID-19 mask guidance in Maine explained newscentermaine.comDid Maine's mask mandate get Lifted?While the "mandate" was lifted, the Maine CDC and the U.S. CDC "recommend" unvaccinated Mainers still wear a mask in certain indoor settings. Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the lifted mandate ends the process of asking Maine businesses to enforce masking guidelines.What Maine stores are dropping their mask mandates newscentermaine.comDo you need a mask in Maine Hannaford?Maine Hannaford supermarkets will no longer require masks for their customers who are fully vaccinated. They do ask that you continue to wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated.What Maine stores are dropping their mask mandates newscentermaine.comShould you wear face coverings outside in Maine?Governor Mills encourages Maine people to get vaccinated and to get outside to safely enjoy all that Maine has to offer Governor Janet Mills announced today that Maine is updating its public health guidance to remove the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings.Maine Updates Public Health Guidance on Use of Face maine.govFeedbackMaineHealthhttps://www.mainehealth.org/employees/covid-19COVID-19 Policy and Masking Update for MaineHealth EmployeesWEBEffective November 1, 2023. MaineHealth has updated its care team COVID-19 immunization guidance to help protect you and to keep our workplace safe. As we have throughout the pandemic, we considered the latest science and data in our decision …

https://www.mainehealth.org/employees/covid-19-policy-and-masking-update-mainehealth-employees#:~:text=Due%20to%20this%20decline%20in%20community%20respiratory%20virus,who%20wish%20to%20continue%20masking%20may%20do%20so.

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State of Maine Follows Updated U.S. CDC Recommendations For …

(5 days ago) WEBGovernor Mills continues to urge Maine people to get vaccinated as the best way to protect your health. The Mills Administration announced today that the State of Maine will follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (U.S. CDC) updated face covering guidance, which recommends that:. all people, regardless of …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/state-maine-follows-updated-us-cdc-recommendations-face-coverings-indoor-public-settings-2021

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As Maine restrictions ease, masks still required in some …

(8 days ago) WEBPORTLAND, Maine — In a release Friday, MaineHealth issued a reminder to the public that, even as state and federal public health agencies ease masking requirements and social distancing …

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/as-masking-requirements-ease-mainehealth-issues-reminder-that-precautions-remain-in-health-care-settings-maine-coronavirus-covid19-hospital-mask/97-453d7548-5a4b-4953-a87b-006957d4eb00

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Maine's updated mask guidance explained

(5 days ago) WEBUpdated:7:19 PM EDT August 12, 2021. AUGUSTA, Maine — This week, the U.S. CDC updated its guidanceon wearing masks in indoor public settings. Here in Maine it means based on the level of community …

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/the-us-cdc-and-maines-updated-coronavirus-covid-mask-guidance-explained/97-cd9fad4b-ca89-4627-8bd0-a3d5b3d8dd74

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Maine Adopts Federal Guidance On Masking Indoors In - Maine …

(Just Now) WEBThe Mills Administration says the state of Maine will follow the U.S. CDC's new recommendation that everyone — including those who are vaccinated against COVID-19 — wear masks in indoor public settings in areas of substantial and high transmission. Health. Maine Adopts Federal Guidance On Masking Indoors In COVID-19 Hot Spots, …

https://www.mainepublic.org/2021-07-28/mills-administration-adopts-federal-recommendation-of-indoor-masks-in-coronavirus-hot-spots

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General Guidance - Maine

(9 days ago) WEBhealth care facility and provided a mask, if available and tolerated. 2. Encourage the individual to call their health care provider and get tested for COVID-19, if appropriate. 3. Is the individual needs urgent medical attention (e.g., if individual is having difficulty breathing), call 911. 6.

https://www1.maine.gov/msl/libs/services/documents/CoronavirusGeneralGuidance_May2021.pdf

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Maine Updates Public Health Guidance on Use of Face Coverings …

(2 days ago) WEBGovernor Janet Mills announced today that Maine is updating its public health guidance to remove the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) recommends that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings where it is difficult to maintain …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/maine-updates-public-health-guidance-use-face-coverings-outdoor-public-settings-2021-04-27

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COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 MaineHealth

(1 days ago) WEBCall 211 anytime with questions about COVID-19: Dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695 ), or. Text your ZIP code to 898-211, or. Email [email protected]. Learn more about COVID-19 care at MaineHealth.

https://www.mainehealth.org/care-services/infectious-diseases/covid-19-sars-cov-2

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COVID-19: FAQ - Maine

(6 days ago) WEBCall your health care provider to discuss options. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get emergency medial care immediately. Test for respiratory viruses to help you decide what to do next. This could include a COVID-19 test, as well as other tests that a health care provider can run for other illnesses.

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/FAQ.shtml

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Maine physicians call on businesses to reimpose mask requirements

(1 days ago) WEBShoppers comply with the mask regulations to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus at Bridgton Books, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Bridgton, Maine. In a statement on Wednesday, the organization that represents more than 4,000 physicians in Maine said vaccinations, booster shots and masking are critical tools in the fight against COVID-19.

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2021-12-22/maine-physicians-call-on-businesses-to-reimpose-mask-requirements

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Maine Medical Center Limits Visitation to Manage COVID-19 Surge

(3 days ago) WEBMMC continues to require masking in its facilities and social distancing and hand hygiene whenever possible. All visitors/escorts are subject to screening for COVID-19. ### About Maine Medical Center Maine Medical Center (MMC), recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News and World Report for 2020-2021, is a complete health …

https://www.mainehealth.org/news/2021/12/maine-medical-center-limits-visitation-manage-covid-19-surge-0

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Federal CDC lifts its masking recommendation for all of Maine

(3 days ago) WEBAll counties in Maine are now considered medium risk for COVID-19 according to updated data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meaning that masking indoors

https://www.pressherald.com/2022/03/03/u-s-cdc-lifts-masking-recommendation-for-all-of-maine/

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MaineHealth drops COVID-19 masking requirement - Press Herald

(7 days ago) WEBMaine ended its universal indoor masking requirement in May 2021, and schools began lifting mask requirements in early 2022, with the 2022-23 school year the first year where masks were not

https://www.pressherald.com/2023/04/26/mainehealth-drops-masking-requirement/

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3 things to know from Maine's COVID update: Jan. 5, 2022

(9 days ago) WEBMaine COVID-19 and Vaccine Briefing: Wednesday, January 5, 2022. COVID-19 vaccine • Get the latest information from the CDC. The Maine CDC and Northern Light Health announced expanded testing options, as well as which masks are best against the omicron variant.

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/3-things-you-need-to-know-from-maines-covid-19-update-january-5-2022-booster-12-tests-omicron-masks-cloth/97-d5646e64-b275-4811-8306-7d1157fa4234

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Maine eases COVID-19 capacity, physical distancing restrictions

(5 days ago) WEBEffective May 24, public indoor and outdoor capacity limits will be lifted and physical distancing requirements will be eased. AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine's COVID-19 public health protocols will be eased on May 24, Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday. Mills discussed the updates in a virtual press conference Thursday afternoon with Maine …

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/gov-janet-mills-eases-maine-covid-19-restrictions-lifts-capacity-limits/97-766846fe-bf95-4cd9-84be-eadead6cf439

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Home Covid-19 - Maine

(Just Now) WEBThe U.S. CDC’s COVID-19 hospital admission levels can help individuals and communities decide which prevention actions they can take based on the latest information relevant to your county. The Maine CDC encourages Maine people, municipalities, schools, businesses, and other entities to consider the new guidance as one piece of information …

https://www.maine.gov/covid19/

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Mask mandates are back in some Maine places due to COVID-19 …

(9 days ago) WEBTRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE. PORTLAND, Maine —. Mask mandates are back in place in some parts of Maine after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new map designating

https://www.wmtw.com/article/cdc-covid-map-prompts-mask-mandates-maine-locations/39953197

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What Maine stores are dropping their mask mandates

(Just Now) WEBMaine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the lifted mandate ends the process of asking Maine businesses to enforce masking guidelines.There are some places where masks will still be required including hospitals, health care facilities, schools, daycares, and public transportation.

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/list-of-maine-stores-lifting-covid-19-mask-mandates-for-the-fully-vaccinated/97-b4a58241-e5d8-45d7-8f26-bb61e2009383

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Brunswick becomes the latest Maine community to pass an indoor …

(1 days ago) WEBShoppers comply with the mask regulations to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus at Bridgton Books, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Bridgton, Maine. Brunswick became the latest Maine community to pass a mask mandate for public buildings, including businesses. The mandate received support on Thursday from Mid Coast-Parkview …

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2022-01-07/brunswick-becomes-the-latest-maine-community-to-pass-an-indoor-mask-mandate

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Maine Takes Further Action to Improve Child Welfare System

(9 days ago) WEBMaine Takes Further Action to Improve Child Welfare System. May 9, 2024. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) continues to make progress on key priorities and efforts to implement the numerous laws and initiatives advanced by the 131st Legislature as it approaches adjournment. Reduced vacancies: The child welfare …

https://www1.maine.gov/dhhs/blog/maine-takes-further-action-improve-child-welfare-system-2024-05-09

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NC legislators consider changes to mask law exceptions Raleigh …

(5 days ago) WEBTravis Long [email protected]. RALEIGH. Lawmakers advanced legislation on Tuesday that would repeal a health and safety exception to North Carolina’s longstanding ban on wearing masks in

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article288475299.html

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NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for …

(4 days ago) WEBThe North Carolina Senate plans to vote Wednesday to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons, institute harsher penalties on protesters, roll back juvenile justice reforms

https://www.wral.com/story/nc-senate-votes-to-ban-people-from-wearing-masks-in-public-for-health-reasons/21433199/

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NC Senate approves changes to state’s ban on public masking

(5 days ago) WEBBy Avi Bajpai. May 15, 2024 5:33 PM. RALEIGH. The North Carolina Senate voted to repeal a health and safety exception to the state’s longstanding ban on wearing masks in public, and enhance

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article288504881.html

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