The agency says it has submitted about a dozen samples to federal testing labs and has obtained the equipment and test kits needed to test 500 to 700 people, starting in about a week.
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Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive
Good hygiene, no kissing and pet owners should be fine say officials in Hong Kong.
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Virus spread slows in China, offering hope for containment
There are now more new cases being reported outside China than inside it.
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‘No’ vote – to keep state’s new vaccine law – wins by overwhelming margin
The proposal to overturn Maine’s new childhood vaccination requirement was losing badly as the tally mounted, with 74% of voters rejecting the ‘people’s veto’ effort.
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Virus crisis ebbs in China, spreads fear across the West
Ukraine and Morocco report their first cases.
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Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
Lawmakers express doubts about the government’s ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.
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More testing will show how coronavirus has spread in U.S.
New diagnoses push the tally of cases past 100 and raise the total of affected states to 11.
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UMaine recalls students from Italy as state ramps up coronavirus response
Gov. Janet Mills convenes a coronavirus response team to coordinate state efforts, as UMaine recalls students and prohibits travel to some countries, and local schools notify parents of steps to minimize exposure.
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N.H. students told to stay home after return from Italy
None of the students are showing any symptoms of illness, but the Superintendent says the choice was made ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
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State projects $40 million revenue increase while keeping wary eye on coronavirus threat
The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee ups its estimate for 2020 tax revenue by $40 million, but some on the panel voice concerns about being prepared if the coronavirus triggers an economic downturn.