Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Waiting for the shaking to stop
Coronavirus is a disaster that is testing us in ways with which we have no experience.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: ‘Our health care system is about to become completely overwhelmed’
An emergency physician with roots in Maine describes ‘a turning point’ on the COVID-19 unit of the out-of-state ER where she works.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to make decisions about non-urgent care in the face of COVID-19
Deciding how, when and whether to seek care? Consult your health care provider first.
Posted inMaine, News
Why Maine authorities are not disclosing exactly where patients live
The virus is probably widespread, so deviating from federal guidelines would be unhelpful, public health experts say.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Even with customers scarce, some businesses decide it’s worth staying open
Bowling alleys, diners, movie theaters and micro-breweries were among the businesses that stayed open Tuesday, juggling financial survival with the potential for spreading coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Coronavirus fears clear store shelves of masks, sanitizers, wipes
Mainers are buying up products that many believe could help keep the illness’s germs in check.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Your employees’, co-workers’ heart health is your business, too
The prevalence of heart attacks among working-age people means we should all know how to prevent, recognize and respond to them.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Crowd at committee hearing supports bill to cap insulin costs in Maine
The proposal to limit out-of-pocket spending for insulin was among a package of health care cost-control and pricing transparency measures that drew dozens to a public hearing at the State House.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State should not retreat on Maine women’s health
The federal “gag rule” will deny birth control to low-income Maine residents if the Legislature doesn’t act.