Federal officials have investigated cases of people flying while at risk of spreading the virus, but confirming such transmissions is difficult.
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Maine blueberry industry reels from drought, frost, virus
A late spring frost, a devastating drought and labor troubles wrought by the coronavirus pandemic conspired to make 2020 a difficult year.
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Police, protesters clash as London eyes tighter virus rules
The city’s mayor says measures could include curfews and pubs closing earlier.
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Maine CDC reports 30 new cases of coronavirus, one more death
The state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been growing in recent weeks, along with outbreaks in York and Oxford counties.
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Closing time drags on indefinitely for many Maine bars
Bars with kitchens are operating and have been able to survive by spilling into outside space adjacent to their businesses. The coming cold weather may limit that option.
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Emergency tents, restrictions back as virus spikes in Madrid
The Spanish capital’s rate of transmission is more than double the national average, which already leads European contagion charts.
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Waterville hospital quarantines 10 staff after potential exposure to patient with COVID-19
Northern Light Inland Hospital, which hasn’t had a COVID-19 inpatient since early April, is saying little about the incident.
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Community members rally to support patients, staff at Maplecrest in Madison
About 20 vehicles lined up on Heald Street in Madison on Friday afternoon, decorated with expressions of love and support for residents and staff at Maplecrest, where 39 staff and residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and six have died.
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York County shares few details about inquiry into jail outbreak
Nearly all inmates and employees who tested positive for COVID-19 have completed their required quarantine period.
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CDC drops testing rollback advice that caused backlash
U.S. health officials are essentially returning to previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn’t feel sick didn’t need to get tested.