Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey says ‘the increased isolation of living through the pandemic’ is a contributing factor in the 27% increase over the second half of 2019.
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Lewiston nursing home workers test positive in COVID-19 outbreak
Employee testing continues this week after four workers connected to the facility tested positive.
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There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is
Four workers test positive for COVID-19 at d’Youville in Lewiston
All residents and staff have since been tested, and the nursing home is awaiting those results.
UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial
This type of research, known as a human challenge study, is used infrequently because some consider the risk involved in infecting otherwise healthy individuals to be unethical.
Sanford Medical Center opening psychiatric center to help ease shortage
Some patients needing mental health crisis beds have to wait days or weeks to get served in Maine.
7 tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens risk
A nursing school dean recommends some simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Millions more rapid virus tests in U.S., but are results reported?
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.
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.
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.