Both Colby College and Thomas College have already been restricting some college-related travel and said in statements Tuesday that they were closely watching the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing their responses.
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Coronavirus latest: Trump restricts travel from Europe, except U.K., starting Friday
The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: TRUMP RESTRICTS TRAVEL FROM EUROPE FOR 30 DAYS Taking dramatic action, President Trump announced Wednesday that he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling […]
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UMaine System, Bowdoin join move to get students off campuses
Fearing that students who travel for spring break could bring the coronavirus back to Maine, the schools announce plans to transition to distance learning for the rest of this semester.
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View from Away: Will coronavirus kill the handshake?
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Our View: Clear, complete communication needed in outbreak
As testing in Maine ramps up, the state CDC rebounds after initially falling short.
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Midcoast couple hunkered down in Italy during coronavirus quarantine
The couple describe their trip — and subsequent quarantine — in northern Italy.
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Portland event organizer cancels second expo amid coronavirus scare
Diversified Communications said Tuesday that it will postpone its Seafood Expo Global, which was to be held in Belgium from April 21 to 23.
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Trump pitches payroll tax relief to wary lawmakers, as part of virus response
Senate Republicans are cool to additional spending, and Democrats prepare their own package of low-cost virus testing, unemployment insurance and sick pay for workers struggling to keep paychecks coming as the outbreak disrupts workplaces.
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Despite coronavirus threat, Bates College expects to finish academic year as planned
College officials are preparing for online teaching in case shutting classrooms becomes best way to deal with the COVID-19 threat.
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No confirmed coronavirus cases among 20 tested in Maine so far
Gov. Janet Mills says she believes the state is as prepared as it can be for the spreading virus, but urges Mainers to take ‘common-sense precautions.’