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Maine coronavirus cases rise to 52; Gov. Mills pushes U.S. for more testing supplies
While the state Center for Disease Control and Prevention urged Mainers to continue practicing social distancing, Gov. Janet Mills asked the federal government to speed up the release of personal protective equipment and testing supplies.
Celebrities get virus tests, raising concerns of inequality
Public frustrations over the difficulties getting tested for the new virus have been building since the first U.S. case was confirmed Jan. 20.
Waterville schools to distribute food along student bus routes
Meals will also be available to be picked up at the George J. Mitchell School and Waterville Junior High School.
Wall Street regains some ground as promise of aid brings some optimism
Investors were cautiously optimistic after seeing more steps by the Federal Reserve and other central banks as well as governments to support credit markets and the economy.
Coronavirus latest: California governor orders residents statewide to stay at home
The latest information on the coronavirus pandemic from around the world. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system. “This is a moment we need to […]
Our View: Don’t forget Maine food service workers when crisis ends
It’s important to shut down restaurants and bars to slow the growth of COVID-19, but it comes with a cost.
For those in addiction recovery, social distancing is a recipe for relapse
Many who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction rely on the routine and shared experience of recovery meetings, many of which are now are being held online.
Call centers pose ‘pretty high’ risk for coronavirus exposure, expert says
After worker complaints, TD Bank lets more of its Auburn call center workers stay home, beefs up cleaning.
Mainers with no homes have greater risk, far fewer options to avoid virus
An advocate for the homeless says that even with precautions against infection in shelters, ‘it’s not if, but when.’