A review of the spread of the coronavirus from its earliest days shows U.S. officials have often been slow to respond or steps behind in halting its spread from overseas travelers.
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Disney sends ‘Frozen 2’ to streaming for housebound families
The move could presage how other companies funnel their films to streaming services as studios look for ways to capitalize on audiences stuck at home.
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Posted inNation & World
Spain announces a lockdown, France shuts down nightlife
Meanwhile, the U.S. has extended its travel ban to include the U.K. and Ireland.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Portland schools cancel SATs with little notice
School officials postponed Saturday morning’s tests in response to the coronavirus, and it was an ‘oversight’ parents and kids weren’t informed through the test administrator’s website, the Portland High School principal says.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Mass closures of Maine schools in response to coronavirus
Schools across southern Maine, including Portland, and in Bangor will close starting this week as officials try to slow the spread of the virus and respiratory disease it causes.
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U.S. travel ban extends to U.K., Ireland; Trump takes virus test
The president also said he has taken a coronavirus test, and the White House began testing the temperatures of everyone he meets with.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Allagash announces 2-week closure of tap room
The Portland brewery will offer curbside to-go purchases in the meantime.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Maine Water Co. to stop shutoffs for nonpayment of water bills
The water utility, which serves 80,000 Mainers, says it’s also closing its offices to visitors in response to the coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Lobster prices tumble; future is cloudy as exports shut down
Lobster prices are tumbling, and shippers fear the worst could be yet to come as the seafood industry deals with a worldwide slowdown in imports because of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus latest: Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
And Massachusetts relaxes rules on who can get tested.