The immediate economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown small business owners into a tailspin, with no idea when the pain will end.
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U.S. hospitals fear shortage of ventilators for virus patients
An estimated 960,000 coronavirus patients will need ventilators, but the Society of Critical Care Medicine says the the nation has only about 200,000 machines.
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Disruption grows as nations try to slow virus, help economies
In one of the few bright spots, Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the virus was first detected late last year and which has been under lockdown for weeks, reported just one new case Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s long-term care facilities stay on alert as virus spreads
Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities take steps to curb the spread of coronavirus, while a resident of OceanView at Falmouth remained at Maine Medical Center on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As virus spreads, Maine’s economy struggles
From falling stock prices to canceled orders and disappearing customers, the state’s businesses are taking a big hit.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville restaurants scramble after task force tells them to close
Eatery owners in the city are trying to find ways to stay afloat and support employees through a difficult time.
Posted inBusiness
Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer
The founder of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Pennsylvania says the disinfectant will be first sent to charitable groups at no cost.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News
TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat
An episode of ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ last Thursday drew more viewers than any television show in prime time last week
Posted inTimes Record
Union leaders step up the call for BIW to close to protect workers from virus
Matt Schlobohm, executive director of Maine AFL-CIO, said BIW’s 8,000 workers from all 16 counties come into contact with upwards of 100,000 people when they leave the shipyard’s gates, meaning if coronavirus reaches BIW, it could speed the spread of the disease across the state.