The Maine CDC reports that the testing positivity rate in York County this week was 3 times higher than the state’s rate overall.
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Maine unemployment claims increase slightly as layoffs continue
The number of initial and continued claims appears to be be leveling off after declining sharply from a peak this spring.
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The Latest: White House faces skepticism over prospects for early vaccine
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day? A letter from federal health officials instructing states to be ready to begin distributing a vaccine by Nov. 1 – two days before the election – has been met, not with […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Pandemic learning pods are growing in popularity
School officials worried that teachers will leave their classroom jobs, are sending emails claiming that pods pose just as much of a health risk as returning to the classroom.
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Maine Voices: Grandmother would know how to face this pandemic
A member of a practical generation that didn’t complain, this writer’s grandmother would have met the crisis head-on.
Posted inNation & World
Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times
Half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression, such as hopelessness, feeling like a failure or getting little pleasure from doing things, according to a new study.
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CDC tells states to be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
The timeline raises concern among public health experts about an ‘October surprise’ ahead of the presidential election.
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Q&A: Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
There is a lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
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Maine health care systems to defy CDC shift, continue testing anyone exposed to virus
The federal CDC said last week that testing isn’t necessary for people suspected of being exposed if they show no symptoms of COVID-19.
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Small-business owners tap into savings to withstand pandemic
They are trying to keep their businesses alive at a critical time for the U.S. economy.