The state has had no confirmed cases of COVID-19, but hospitals and other providers are making preparations and practicing their procedures for treating patients and minimizing exposure.
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Authorities announce 2nd coronavirus death in U.S.
The disease has possibly infected scores of people, according to a genetic analysis of virus samples that has sobering implications for the entire country.
2 cases of COVID-19 virus confirmed in Rhode Island
Rhode Island public health officials say they’ve identified two positive cases of the new coronovirus, COVID-19.
France closes the Louvre as virus spreads to new fronts
The museum is fearful of being contaminated by the flow of visitors from around the world.
Washington declares state of emergency after 1st coronavirus death in U.S.
Health officials worry about COVID-19 spreading through West Coast communities after patients are infected by unknown means.
Virus outbreak starts to look more like worldwide economic crisis
The wide-ranging efforts to halt the spread of the illness threatens jobs, paychecks and profits.
Coronavirus prompts Mormons to cancel key leadership event
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is postponing a key April meeting of its top global leaders.
‘Amazing Race’ suspends filming as virus precaution
Filming on the 33rd season of the globe-trotting reality series was in its early stages.
Wall Street ends its worst week since 2008 as the Dow drops 12%
The virus outbreak has been shutting down industrial centers, emptying shops and severely crimping travel all over the world.
State projects $40 million revenue increase while keeping wary eye on coronavirus threat
The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee ups its estimate for 2020 tax revenue by $40 million, but some on the panel voice concerns about being prepared if the coronavirus triggers an economic downturn.