March 2020 – Page 40 – The Portland Press Herald

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U.S. Navy hospital ship heading to NYC for coronavirus aid

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press March 28, 2020March 28, 2020

A 1,000-bed U.S. Navy hospital ship is being rushed back into service to provide medical help to New York City, now the epicenter of the nation’s outbreak.

Nation & World

The Latest: CDC urges New York, New Jersey, Connecticut residents to refrain from non-essential travel

by The Associated Press March 28, 2020March 28, 2020

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence has tweeted that the CDC is urging residents of New York, New Jersey […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Step in for our own, others’ safety during COVID-19 crisis

March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

In this time of fear and uncertainty and with the imposing of “shelter in place” orders, many in our communities are at increased risk of experiencing harassment, assault and abuse. Social distancing can leave people in homes with people who are disrespectful, controlling or abusive. In public spaces, too, we see a dangerous increase in […]

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Boris Johnson gets it regarding COVID-19 safety – why can’t American conservatives?

by The Baltimore Sun March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

Those doubling down on the choice of the economy over individuals are those most at risk from the virus’ complications.

Bicentennial, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

On this date in Maine history: March 28

by Joseph Owen March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

March 28, 2006: Caspar Weinberger, U.S. secretary of defense for seven years under President Ronald Reagan, dies at age 88 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor from pneumonia complications. In the Reagan administration, Weinberger took the lead in directing a rollback strategy against Soviet communism. He was indicted in the Iran-Contra scandal, involving a violation […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Gina Barreca: Laughter brings us together while we practice social distancing

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

Jokes, mockery and humor are confessions of worry over COVID-19, and mirth provides a collective atonement.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Reconsider closures of multiple Maine state parks

March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

People need somewhere to exercise and get fresh air during this crisis – with fewer sites open, others will become more crowded.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Take the precautions seriously – the pandemic has just started

March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

I am an ER doctor in midcoast Maine. I’ve resisted feeding into the coronavirus frenzy, but as a frontline provider I fear for my community. I fear that the Trump administration’s refusal to form a unified message in the face of this crisis will dangerously overburden our already-taxed emergency medical system and will lead to […]