Delta has changed everything. Spread of the ultra- contagious delta variant of the coronavirus is causing a geometric increase in cases. On Friday, Hawaii was stunned by news that 622 new infections had been logged for that day. Although that figure folded in earlier cases that were missed during a glitch in the counting system, the
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911 lines overwhelmed by non-emergency COVID calls: 'It puts a huge stress on the system'
The callers want to know about where to get COVID tests. Others ask about how to sign up for a vaccine. A growing number dial in to complain about some of the mildest coronavirus symptoms.
Our Views: Wherever it is practical, people should be required to get vaccinations
To hear some people talk, the choice of three safe and highly effective vaccines against coronavirus is a pick-your-poison choice.
With feelings of triumph and trepidation, Maine audiences return
Fans enthusiastically welcome back live music to Portland, but many also worry their celebrations will be short-lived because of the latest coronavirus surge.
Mills earns praise, criticism for pandemic response as re-election campaign looms
In an exclusive Blaine House interview, the governor talks about her decisions on COVID-19, vetoes she’s issued and other topics as Maine gears up for 2022 gubernatorial race.
Among the vaccinated in Maine, a growing anger at those who resist
Inoculated residents express frustration and ambivalence about the unvaccinated as COVID-19 case counts rise here and across the U.S.
Interest in homeschooling in Yakima Valley sees surge amid pandemic – Sun, 01 Aug 2021 PST
Interest in home schooling in the Yakima Valley has increased amid the pandemic as families explore their options for learning.
2 area counties move from 'moderate' to 'substantial' transmission level
The Telegraph Herald is recapping changes in local COVID-19 testing and vaccination, publishing updates on Thursdays and Sundays. Saturday’s developments included:
Border Patrol agent, 1 other person die in crash in Pima County
Just after midnight on Saturday, a Tucson Border Patrol agent was involved in a head-on crash with another vehicle on State Route 86.
'It's a crisis': COVID-19 hospitalizations soaring at record pace as virus spreads faster than ever in Oklahoma
In only a month, COVID hospitalizations have gone from lows similar to June 2020 after quarantine up to then what took four months to hit in October 2020 — when Trump’s coronavirus task force advised Gov. Kevin Stitt that “many…