Sam and Jake Dexter, as well as Cody Laweryson, have had their careers put on hold during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Bates College cancels its traditional commencement this year
Faced with the threat of COVID-19, the college plans to hold a virtual graduation ceremony online instead May 31.
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Lewiston hospital revises coronavirus sick leave policy under pressure from employees
Nurses at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center had complained about having to use their earned time off if they were forced to quarantine.
Posted inNation & World
Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus, 1st known animal infection in U.S.
A government official says there is no evidence to suggests ‘that the animals can spread the virus to people or that they can be a source of the infection in the United States.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Lady Gaga raises $35 million for virus fight, curates all-star TV event
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel will host ‘One World: Together At Home,’ which will also highlight those affected by the virus and celebrate health care workers on the front lines.
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Virus deaths slow in some countries as the toll in U.S. approaches 11,000
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is seeing the first, faint signs that its outbreak might be at or near its peak, but keeps schools and nonessential businesses closed until the end of the month.
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With case count near 500, state plans for new treatment ‘modules’
The director of Maine’s CDC says the agency continues to distribute personal protective equipment for health care workers and will soon detail plans for ‘modules’ outside of hospitals to treat patients if there is a surge in coronavirus cases.
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Debate heats up over using an anti-malaria drug for coronavirus
Citing only unscientific anecdotal evidence, Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro challenged the top U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, over his concerns about recommending the drug.
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The Latest: Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The president confirms an earlier statement from the Biden campaign that the Democrat offered ‘suggestions’ for addressing the pandemic.
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Our View: Even amid the outbreak, people dealing with addiction are not alone
Stay-at-home orders have made it difficult for people with substance use disorder, but there is still help out there.