The governor issues the executive order, which runs through March 31, after the number of coronavirus cases in the state goes from zero to 42 in less than a week.
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To keep seniors safe at home, Medicare expands telemedicine
The policy change was set in motion under the Trump administration’s emergency declarations.
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U.S. hospitals fear shortage of ventilators for virus patients
An estimated 960,000 coronavirus patients will need ventilators, but the Society of Critical Care Medicine says the the nation has only about 200,000 machines.
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Track Maine’s coronavirus cases by county
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports the status of cases daily.
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Millions holed up at home as virus profoundly shifts U.S. life
The Trump administration urges the public to avoid gatherings larger than 10 people and cancel discretionary travel.
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Maine opening up swifter access to dental care for children
Lawmakers send the bill to the desk of Gov. Janet Mills.
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Most coronavirus patients recover, but anxiety, fear still loom
Despite the global fears of coronavirus, more than 60,000 people who contracted the disease have recovered.
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Navy reservist is first Mainer to test positive for coronavirus
The woman, who is in her 50s, had traveled internationally and is isolating herself at home while doctors try to track how she contracted the virus and with whom she has had contact.
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Oakland forms committee, China releases statement on coronavirus
“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.