Lawmakers express doubts about the government’s ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.
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Olympics could be postponed until later in the year due to coronavirus
AN IOC spokesman, however, says, “We are going to have the games on the 24th of July.”
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Portland company’s global seafood expo scratched because of coronavirus fears
Diversified Communications had said last week that it was prepared for the event in Boston, but concerns increased.
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Our View: Prepare for pandemic the same way as a snowstorm
Washing your hands and getting a flu shot are the coronavirus equivalent of stocking up on bread and water.
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China’s crisis wanes as epidemic takes hold in the U.S. and elsewhere
The worldwide death toll tops 3,000, and the number of cases tops 89,000 in about 70 countries.
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Authorities confirm New Hampshire’s 1st case of coronavirus
A hospital employee who recently traveled to Italy is the first person in the state to test positive for the new coronavirus.
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More testing will show how coronavirus has spread in U.S.
New diagnoses push the tally of cases past 100 and raise the total of affected states to 11.
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UMaine recalls students from Italy as state ramps up coronavirus response
Gov. Janet Mills convenes a coronavirus response team to coordinate state efforts, as UMaine recalls students and prohibits travel to some countries, and local schools notify parents of steps to minimize exposure.
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Federal heating aid program holds back $37 million to fight coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it released $381 million Friday, bringing welcome news to northern states.
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Maine trade show organizer allaying coronavirus fears
Diversified Communications of Portland has had to make adjustments to a major global seafood expo in Boston this month.