The disease is new, but scientists around the world are studying how to combat it.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
For hardy Maine teachers and students, outdoor learning will continue this winter
With the right preparation and community partnerships, some educators are planning on keeping outdoor learning going through the winter as a means of fighting COVID-19.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Nothing will be easy about COVID vaccine
Buying doses for everyone on Earth, storing the vaccine, shipping it and administering it will be difficult and expensive.
Posted inFood
What size turkey will your family gobble?
Turkey farmers and retailers predict more customers will want a smaller bird on their Thanksgiving table this year as a result of the pandemic. But for others, it’s go big or go home.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Here’s what we’ve learned about treating COVID-19
Nearly 600 Maine people have been hospitalized since March with the disease, but doctors have learned how to treat it more effectively.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Positive lessons were found in a fall season like no other
‘I think the biggest thing is getting the kids playing,’ says one coach, a refrain echoed by almost all involved in high school sports.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports, Varsity Maine
Tough new rule for sports? ‘I don’t even realize I’m wearing a mask’
Maine high school athletes will be required to wear masks during games and practices this winter. UMaine athletes have been doing so since the start of the school year, and many shrug at the inconvenience.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Vaccine scientist says it could halve transmission of virus
LONDON — One of the scientists behind the experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer says he’s confident that it could halve the transmission of the virus, resulting in a “dramatic” curb of the virus’ spread. The chief executive of Germany’s BioNTech said Sunday that it is “absolutely essential” to have a high vaccination […]
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
North Dakota governor changes tack and issues mask mandate
The Republican leader’s turnabout comes after months of resisting ordering North Dakotans to wear masks and limit the size of gatherings.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Economy braces for fresh wave of pain as virus triggers shutdowns
The U.S. is in danger of squandering the hard-won progress it has made in rebuilding the economy since spring.