The apparent effects of social distancing in three major hot spots — Italy, New York and California — have given scientists hope the death toll could be lower than White House projections.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Central Maine Healthcare furloughs 300 workers
The temporary leave affects about 10% of its workforce.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Two more Mainers die from COVID-19; testing plan falters
The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the agency has not been able to get the rapid-response testing kits it expected from a Scarborough manufacturer and is going ‘back to the drawing board.’
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine hospital systems continue coronavirus screenings, report patient numbers
MaineGeneral Health has had seven total hospitalizations and one death that occurred last week connected to coronavirus, while Northern Light Health’s statewide network is treating 18 people, of which six are inpatients.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Congress in standoff with White House on virus aid, but first checks coming
Democratic leaders want to add hundreds of billions of dollars for protective gear, state and local governments, and food stamps.
Posted inSports
Across Maine, mixed reactions to governor’s order to halt golf season
Gov. Janet Mills’s ruling to close golf courses amid the coronavirus outbreak is met with mixed reviews, and some are still sneaking in a round.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
About 90% of the personal protective equipment in the Strategic National Stockpile has been distributed to state and local governments.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Auto insurers giving discounts as Mainers drive – and crash – less
A number of insurance companies have announced payments or credits on auto premiums, and others are considering it.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: COVID maps don’t tell the whole story about where virus has spread
Health officials and the media should do a better job of conveying crucial information about the true number of cases.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Economy will come back when COVID crisis passes – but emissions don’t have to
Let’s help put Maine back to work by investing in an infrastructure that is cleaner and more resilient yet has a lower operating cost.