When comparing general health to previous years, 2024 was a relatively healthy year overall. However, here in Maine, we saw an uptick in a particular disease!
Concerns are growing among health officials over a newly identified and highly mutated COVID variant, which appears to be more lethal than previous strains.
Good luck out there. Do your best. And if you do get sick, be gentle with yourself and with your kiddos. It's no fun for anyone when you are ill during the holidays.