“We’d rather be safe than sorry with this,” said Gary Bowman, Oakland’s town manager, who has formed a committee to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus in Oakland.
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Coronavirus how-to: Do you have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
The symptoms are very similar.
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Sanders, Biden cancel Ohio rallies over coronavirus concerns
The Democratic candidates canceled their primary-night rallies in Cleveland as public health fears began transforming the race.
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No confirmed coronavirus cases among 20 tested in Maine so far
Gov. Janet Mills says she believes the state is as prepared as it can be for the spreading virus, but urges Mainers to take ‘common-sense precautions.’
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UMaine System prohibits nonessential travel, encourages students to stay on campus
Residence and dining halls will remain open during spring break next week, and students will not be charged for additional room and board costs.
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Coronavirus latest: New York creates containment zone in epicenter of outbreak
The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: NEW YORK CREATES 1-MILE CONTAINMENT ZONE IN NEW ROCHELLE New York has created a one-mile containment zone in New Rochelle, the epicenter of the state’s outbreak, to curb spread of the virus on the doorstep of New York City, Democratic Gov. Andrew M. […]
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Coronavirus: Do you know if you’re at risk?
A brief guide to the coronavirus outbreak.
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As labs ramp up, who can get tested in U.S. for coronavirus?
Priority goes to people with fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms and who have had close contact with someone confirmed to have the virus or those who traveled to an outbreak area outside the U.S.
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More Mainers tested as coronavirus lab opens but state CDC leaves questions unanswered
Maine has no confirmed cases of the virus, but state officials aren’t releasing detailed information about the numbers of tests conducted, negative test results or how many Mainers are being monitored.
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Maine bill would exempt online charter schools from vaccine requirements
Lawmakers took public testimony Monday on a bill that would exempt online charter schools from a new vaccine requirement that eliminates philosophical and religious exemptions.