The president says the term is a warranted pushback to Chinese officials who have suggested the U.S. military might have introduced the virus to Wuhan.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Farmington area hospital implements visitor restrictions to prevent spread of coronavirus
“Our priority now is slowing the spread of this virus and doing everything to care for those most affected by it as safely as possible,” said Trampas Hutches, president of Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville, Augusta hospitals starting up outdoor coronavirus testing sites
The sites from MaineGeneral Medical Center and Northern Light Inland Hospital come as the first Kennebec County cases have been confirmed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Large retailers in Maine redefine how shopping works in a pandemic
Target and Best Buy stores are changing hours and policies, while others such as Macy’s are closing altogether.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine towns delay annual budget meetings, elections
Last-minute legislation is giving towns flexibility to keep their governments running, even if they can’t hold their annual open Town Meetings to authorize spending, and to delay elections.
Posted inNation & World
Two New Yorkers extend ‘invisible hands’ in virus outbreak
Two 20-something New Yorkers have amassed an army of volunteers to deliver food and medicine to the most vulnerable in the coronavirus outbreak
Posted inTimes Record
Mid Coast hospital confirms first positive case of coronavirus
The patient is being treated in isolation, and caregivers are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Fox News to be offered as a free channel ‘during dangerous times’
The company endured withering criticism over comments by Fox News Media personalities who dismissed coronavirus as a hoax.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta soup kitchen, food bank expand programs during outbreak
The Bread of Life Ministries Soup Kitchen is offering two meals to customers five days a week during the coronavirus outbreak, while Augusta Food Bank will have weekend food for eligible students while they’re out of school.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine municipalities implement emergency plans
Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell and Winthrop have all declared states of emergency that allow the municipalities to take quick action to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their communities.