The test can detect the presence of the virus in an area up to a week before individual clinical testing points to it.
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Taylor ready to rejoin Red Sox after surprising bout with COVID-19
Josh Taylor, who said being stuck in a hotel room for two weeks in the quarantine period took a mental toll on him, is working out in Pawtucket and could join the Red Sox soon.
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MLS close to finalizing plans to resume season in home markets
Nashville and Dallas – two teams that did not participate in the MLS is Back tournament because of coronavirus outbreaks – would meet twice Aug. 12-15 and the rest of the league would restart Aug. 21-23.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick food trucks keep on truckin’ during pandemic
Mr. Tuna, a Portland-based sushi restaurant, plans to join Taco the Town and Danny’s Dogs on Maine Street on Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland superintendent recommends hybrid model for return to school
The proposal calls for some in-person classes for elementary, middle school and ninth-grade students, while grades 10 through 12 would primarily take classes remotely with access to in-person office hours and support.
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NFL notebook: With COVID-19 lurking, Dolphins even have depth charts for coaches
Coach Brian Flores said, ‘everyone’s got two backups. … You have to have a plan for everyone especially in a time like these.
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Top tennis resumes in Palermo with no handshakes or showers
Players had to handle their own towels, did not shake hands and signed no autographs with a limited number of fans allowed into the 1,500-seat stadium court.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Bar Harbor hospital says at least 35 potential COVID-19 spreaders from other states have been in area
Out-of-state visitors took tests at home but didn’t learn they tested positive until they were in Maine and possibly interacting with others.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
CEOs tell Congress many more small businesses will fail without new aid
More than 4 million businesses have received emergency loans from the Small Business Administration after Congress approved $700 billion to support them in May.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Virus aid bill negotiators turn focus to food for the poor, aid to schools
Areas of agreement include a $1,200 direct payment and changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to let especially hard-hit businesses obtain more loans under generous forgiveness terms.