The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus, but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
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Maine CDC reports 49 new cases of coronavirus, one death
York County’s ‘green’ designation for school pandemic readiness was restored this week, and Maine officials on Friday submitted plans to distribute a vaccine when one becomes available.
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KVCC to offer paid nursing class through partnership with Mid-Maine Regional Adult and Community Education
Students who enroll in the free course will be paid hourly and are guaranteed a job so long as they pass.
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Small gyms in U.S. devastated by coronavirus fears, restrictions
Health and fitness centers lost an aggregate $13.9 billion during shutdowns as of Aug. 31, an industry group estimates.
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FDA discloses vaccine guidelines blocked by White House
The Food and Drug Administration has laid out its safety standards for developers of COVID-19 vaccines after the White House blocked their formal release.
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Trump’s age, health woes raise his risk for COVID-19 illness
The president’s age, obesity and elevated cholesterol could put him at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus.
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Doctors ask Supreme Court to strike down Trump abortion ‘gag rule’ for clinics
The American Medical Association’s move will raise the profile of a rule that prohibits clinics from referring pregnant women for abortions and imposes other restrictions.
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High demand for flu shots? Experts hope to avoid ‘twindemic’
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
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UMaine System under fire for changes to retirees’ health coverage
University officials say the new insurance will save $2.5 million a year and expand benefits, but lawmakers, unions and retirees want them to reconsider it.
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New Maine veterans task force works to reduce suicide by firearms, medication
The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce will distribute information related to gun and medication safety, hoping to curtail the state’s higher-than-average rate of death by suicide in veterans.