Governors in North and South Dakota resist new controls even as virus deaths rise.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges
Public health experts worry that the president’s refusal to take action on the pandemic or to coordinate with the Biden team will only worsen the effects of the virus.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats say Republicans’ refusal to accept election results is imperiling coronavirus response
As Washington has become paralyzed over the past 10 days, 1 million new people have tested positive for the virus as death numbers are climbing rapidly.
Posted inLocal & State
As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?
Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.
Posted inNation & World
Trump supporters hit with new wave of coronavirus after attending election party
Among those affected: adviser Corey Lewandowski, lobbyist Jeff Miller and top donors Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein.
Posted inNation & World
Schools abandon classes, states impose more restrictions as virus surges nationwide
Amid the staggering numbers, some state leaders continue to take a hands-off approach, pushing ‘personal responsibility’ rather than government-imposed restrictions such as mandatory mask-wearing.
Posted inNation & World, News
States ramping up for biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
The push to distribute hundreds of millions of doses could begin as early as next month, when federal officials say the first vaccine may be authorized for emergency use.
Posted inNation & World, News
Casual American social life is fueling coronavirus surge, as daily cases exceed 150,000
In Maine, for example, from March through September, the average number of contacts identified in Maine coronavirus investigations was 3.5. In October, that rose to 5.8.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
United Airlines informs passengers about COVID-19 testing at Portland jetport
It’s a helpful step that other airlines are expected to follow, airport officials say.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
CDC says preventing lockdowns means wearing masks to protect others – and yourself
A growing body of science suggests that by wearing a mask to prevent spreading the virus, you may be protecting yourself, too.