The COVID-19 subcommittee met again Monday and discussed how to move forward in light of the fact that the city has no provision in its charter to allow for it to make big decisions in emergencies.
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WHO warns ‘pandemic is accelerating’
The number of new coronavirus cases reported each day vastly exceeds the daily figure from weeks ago.
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What you need to know about coronavirus testing in Maine
Limited testing supplies have shifted CDC guidelines for who should be tested, but the decision still rests with physicians.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Inland hospital turning Waterville drive-up site into ‘medical screening’ spot
The drive-up location off Kennedy Memorial Drive won’t be open Tuesday as hospital officials put a focus on screening for coronavirus symptoms through a telephone hotline before arriving for an in-person check.
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Farmington area health network unveils policies to support staff during coronavirus
Franklin Community Health Network announced a new policy plan March 18 to help support its health care workers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Portland mayor calls on landlords to suspend evictions during crisis
Kate Snyder asks for flexibility that will help tenants remain in their homes for at least 90 days.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter adjusts for coronavirus
The shelter is setting up an isolation room in case it’s needed to house a sick shelter resident.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services
While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Emergency Operations Center in full swing
Waterville is responding to the coronavirus pandemic in an organized way, following the model of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Incident Management System.
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MaineHealth asks state’s manufacturers to produce medical equipment, supplies
Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.