The program announced this week is an unprecedented step for unprecedented economic times.
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‘A summer of freedom’: Vaccine gives new meaning to July 4th
The president is encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy after 16 months of coronavirus pandemic disruption and more than 600,000 lives lost.
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Madison district exploring ways to address spacing concerns at schools
During a tense school board meeting Monday night, community and school board members shared differing opinions on whether to shift grades around to address building space needs.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in U.S. by Christmas 2019
CDC officials initially said the spark that started the U.S. outbreak arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February.
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Virus trends improving as new cases and hospital counts decline
The state’s 7-day average of new cases dipped further to 46 on Tuesday, the lowest number since late October.
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As U.S. deaths from COVID-19 near 600,000, racial gaps persist
On the way to the latest round-number milestone, the virus has proved adept at exploiting inequalities in the U.S.
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After the pandemic, a wave of spending by older consumers
The number of people ages 65 and over is projected to double to more than 1.5 billion by 2050, greatly increasing their economic impact.
Posted inMaine, News
State reports just 13 new cases of COVID-19, fewest since last summer
The seven-day average of new cases dropped to 49, the lowest level since late October.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Vaccinated visitors soon can take off masks at Disney World
Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated.
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Freedom Day’ for England reopenings pushed back 4 weeks
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions will be delayed until July 19, as a result of the spread of the delta variant.