Officials are doubling production of containment units that can be used to create instant isolation rooms and quarantine sections in hospitals.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Local natural food stores adapt to changing grocery landscape
Morning Glory Natural Foods in Brunswick is operating with limited hours, including a designated time for seniors and the immunocompromised, and is limiting shoppers to 10 at a time. At Bath Natural Market, employees have switched to a pick-up style service and are compiling orders from emailed and phoned-in grocery lists.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Local truckers still delivering the goods — despite coronavirus concerns
Bathrooms and hot meals are in short supply for those risking exposure to the coronavirus to supply the nation’s stores with needed products and supplies.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two more deaths reported as coronavirus cases in Maine rise to 253
There was an increase of 85 confirmed infections over the weekend, and the state’s second and third deaths from the disease, including a MaineDOT employee.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sheriff’s office investigates felled-tree incident on Vinalhaven
It’s investigating allegations that a group of residents cut down a tree to block access to a road as a way to enforce a quarantine of out-of-staters during the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Two cruise ships begin passage through Panama Canal
The government’s top infectious disease expert also said Sunday he expects millions of cases of coronavirus infections and 100,000 to 200,000 deaths in the U.S.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Broadband is a lifesaver in COVID crisis
Maine’s spotty internet service eliminates safe education options and puts public health at risk.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Life in the time of coronavirus
We are all going to find out if a few voluntary inconveniences can prevent a catastrophe.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine landlords also suffer in COVID-19 disruption
With the courts closed, property owners cannot get the relief that they need and are entitled to by law.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: COVID-19 has postponed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but it can’t conquer the Olympic spirit
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