The coronavirus pandemic is taking an increasingly bleak toll in the U.S. and Europe.
March 2020
Posted inNation & World
Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases rise above 1,000
Meanwhile, two African heads of state appeared to defy their own travel restrictions to attend another president’s inauguration.
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Posted inNation & World
Cases surge at nursing homes across the U.S.
Workers in at least 73 facilities in 22 states are battling an ‘almost perfect killing machine.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine congressional delegation seeks medical equipment from U.S.
They’re asking the U.S. Department Health and Human Services for help in protecting health care professionals fighting the coronavirus.
Posted inNation & World
Virus staffing issues briefly ground flights to NYC, Philadelphia
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily hatlted flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regional air-traffic control center.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Drive-in theaters find themselves suited to now
Social distancing fuels a temporary surge in business at some drive-ins.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine now has 70 confirmed coronavirus cases
Those include 41 cases in Cumberland County; meanwhile, a sixth presumptive positive test is reported by OceanView at Falmouth.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
In Japan, Nick Mayo waits as his professional basketball league suspends play
Messalonskee graduate stays in regular touch with parents as coronavirus concerns spread throughout the world.
