Pittsfield hospital staff celebrate arrival of COVID-19 vaccine
“This is a very exciting day for all of us because the vaccine brings hope,” Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital president Terri Vieira said. Author: Gabrielle Mannino (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 4:25 PM EST December 22, 2020 Updated: 12:14 PM EST December 24, 2020
PITTSFIELD, Maine The arrival of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield brought with it hope and celebration a welcomed change from what front line health care workers have endured throughout the pandemic.
“This is a very exciting day for all of us because the vaccine brings hope,” hospital president Terri Vieira said. “It marks a big boost in our efforts to combat COVID-19.
Bangor, Maine News Update: December 22, 2020
The Maine CDC reports 339 new cases of COVID-19 and another death, while 43 more people have recovered. Approximately, 4,000 BINAX antigen rapid test kits for COVID-19 are in the hands of school nurses statewide, including at schools in Brewer, Augusta, and Glenburn.
A Milbridge man is charged with attempted murder and robbery for a double shooting in Trenton over the weekend. Larry Smith was first treated at a Bangor hospital for injuries sustained in a car accident in Holden, before being arrested for wounding the two people from Birch Heights Drive. Police say more arrests are possible.