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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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, New England
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.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. reports 1st shortage of medication tied to disruptions from virus
The shortage of the medication, with authorities decline to name, is blamed on a manufacturing issue with the drug’s key ingredient, as factories overseas are affected.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
New Maine law to increase access to allergy medication devices
Supporters of a new Maine law say the state’s schools and summer camps will have better access to epinephrine devices due to a new law in the state
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine close to prohibiting waiting periods for children’s dental care
The Maine Senate approves a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine’s members of Congress oppose Trump plan to divert home heating aid to virus response
President Trump, as part of a $2.5 billion plan to combat the coronavirus threat, proposes diverting $37 million from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves thousands of Mainers.
Posted inElections, Health, Local & State, News, Politics
Wording of vaccine referendum raising questions for some voters
A ‘yes’ vote overturns Maine’s new law eliminating all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations, while a ‘no’ vote maintains it.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine babies born opioid-affected at nearly 5 times national average
Maine also exceeds the national averages for babies born to mothers who smoke, have diabetes or are overweight.
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Trump urges calm even as U.S. reports worrisome new virus case
He puts Vice President Mike Pence in charge of coordinating American efforts against COVID-19 as the CDC says someone in California has been infected who hadn’t traveled abroad or been exposed to another patient.