The state’s 7-day average of daily cases has decreased slightly in the last week.
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New U.S. virus cases fall as masks gain favor, but testing lags
Even at 43,000 new cases per day, the U.S. remains far above the numbers seen during the spring, when new daily cases peaked at about 34,000.
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Gideon calls for Medicare ‘public option’ as part of health care platform
Health care has again emerged as a top priority in this election cycle, particularly since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S.
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Six more test positive for COVID-19 at Lewiston nursing home
A total of 45 cases reported at the Marshwood Center since late July.
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Pandemic pushes expansion of ‘hospital-at-home’ treatment
The programs are taking off, thanks to communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Some inaccurate results underscore complexity of developing reliable COVID-19 tests
Less is known about the accuracy of COVID-19 tests because of how quickly they were rushed through the regulatory process because of the pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic?
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Police and businesses now seeing broad compliance with Maine’s mask mandate
Voluntary compliance has improved over time, as customers have accepted COVID-19 containment measures.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking inmate releases due to COVID-19
The decision Friday states that the two men hadn’t exhausted other options, notably in state court, in their effort to qualify for home confinement.
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Maine CDC reports 29 new cases of coronavirus, one death
Critical virus statistics have remained low for the state, which has among the lowest infection rates per capita in the U.S.