BERLIN — Now entering its third year, the COVID-19 pandemic continues with cases of the coronavirus, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV being reported in the community by members of the COVID Community Response Task Force at its Jan. 5 virtual meeting.
The Androscoggin Valley COVID group continues to hold its virtual meetings so that local health-care providers, first responders, school superintendents and Berlin and Gorham community leaders can conveniently and safely share medical updates related to the pandemic.
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