The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
coronavirus
Posted inNation & World
Beware of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA approval
Homeland Security investigators are preparing for the scams, especially after the mess of criminal activity this year with phony personal protective equipment, false cures and extortion schemes.
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Modified winter sports schedule in store for USM athletes
GORHAM — The winter athletic schedule for the University of Southern Maine Huskies will be shortened and the team will compete only against Maine and northern New England opponents because of precautions being taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The winter sports teams will compete in three home games and three away games […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine looks ahead to 12,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine within weeks
As the state reports 249 new cases and three more deaths, Maine’s CDC director says the initial shipment would be used to inoculate health care workers who face risk of infection.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Moderna seeks emergency use of coronavirus vaccine as results confirm effectiveness
U.S. hospitals have been stretched to the limit as the nation has seen more than 160,000 new cases per day and more than 1,400 daily deaths.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers find silver linings, even in these worst of times
More time to reflect, pursue passions and spend with family has been an upside for many.
Posted inNation & World
Lawmaker learns of positive test while meeting with Trump
The source of this report spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private session because the matter is politically sensitive.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead, Fauci warns
The nation’s top infectious disease expert also said Sunday that he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
The Latest: Lawmaker learns of positive test while meeting with Trump
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine CDC reports 224 new coronavirus cases, no more deaths
The caseload is a return to an unwelcome normal after the Thanksgiving break led labs to process fewer samples last week.