India set a record for daily coronavirus infections for a fifth day in a row, at more than 350,000.
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COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
Farthest along in the testing stages is molnupiravir, and while it doesn’t seem to help hospitalized patients, it shows promise in less sick ones.
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State investigates rising COVID-19 outbreaks in Oxford County schools, businesses
The rate of cases is rising in Oxford and Androscoggin counties at schools, workplaces and gathering spots.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Partners for World Health turns to art to raise shipping funds
The pandemic caused the Portland-based organization to forgo both its regular international medical mission trips and its largest fundraiser, but it’s still shipping out medical supplies and equipment.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Help Wanted: In pandemic, worry about finding summer workers
American embassies and consulates remain closed or severely short-staffed in many countries and there are myriad reasons why U.S. citizens aren’t rushing to respond to the job boom.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Infection and vaccination rates stay high as Maine surpasses 60,000 cases
Though case numbers are still higher than in February and March, Maine continues to lead the nation in the percentage of its population that is fully vaccinated.
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CEO of vaccine maker sold $10 million in stock before company ruined Johnson & Johnson dose
Based on the market price, the stocks that CEO Robert Kramer sold would now fetch about $5.5 million.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
On Middle Street, a culinary hub embodies an industry under siege
A microcosm of the Portland food scene, the block of restaurants made bold decisions and banded together to stay in business.
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EU reportedly set to allow vaccinated U.S. tourists this summer
Individual countries could still require stricter restrictions, including quarantines, according to the New York Times.
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Americans update their closets as they emerge from pandemic
Levi Strauss is seeing a resurgence in denim while demand for dresses at Macy’s, Anthropologie and Nordstrom is going up as proms and weddings resume.