increase font size Abdulkerim Said: Until our global neighbors can access the vaccine, none of us are safe from COVID-19 I and many other Mainers have relatives and friends in countries around the world, and we can’t disconnect from those people. But when it comes to this pandemic, we’re all connected — and not just by our common humanity. None of us are safe until we’ve reached a worldwide critical mass of vaccination. Read Article Abdulkerim Said The coronavirus doesn’t discriminate — it has devastated families and communities all over the world, with more than three million deaths since the pandemic began.