Sarah Dyer has recovered from the disease. But she wonders if she passed on the virus to others before she tested positive.
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Wex announces layoffs, furloughs affecting 5% of its workforce
Business has slowed abruptly for the Portland-based payment-processing technology firm, whose CEO bought and sold thousands of company shares 2 days before the price started falling.
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Stocks sink on Wall Street as grim economic news pours in
Several reports are even more dismal than expected, including a record drop for U.S. retail sales.
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Humble fundraising walk by ‘Capt. Tom,’ 99, raises millions for UK health service
Tom Moore’s family used social media to help him get donations to support health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, New England, News
Massachusetts recruiting 1,000 ‘contact tracers’ to identify those possibly exposed
The $44 million, time-intensive plan involves a call to someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus, and then a follow-up with everyone that person was in close contact with.
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Augusta to consider delaying June election due to coronavirus concerns
A delay could also extend the deadline for collecting signatures on nomination petitions, something one potential candidate told a councilor has been difficult due to social distancing restrictions.
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Union, Bath Iron Works agree to extend contract
The contract will be extended for a month while the nation is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Portland’s Old Port Half Marathon & 5K canceled
The popular event, scheduled for June 6, is likely to be held instead as virtual races. There are no refunds for the roughly 3,000 runners who have already registered.
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Relief checks begin arriving as economic damage piles up
The world’s biggest economy began issuing one-time payments this week to tens of millions of people as part of its $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
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Cuddledown making free masks for health care workers
The Yarmouth-based down bedding manufacturer and retailer has shifted some of its focus to manufacturing cotton masks for donation to Maine health care organizations.