coronavirus
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine CDC reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
It marks the lowest daily increase since April 27, and is only the third single-digit increase since mid-March.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
One more thing to worry about in the pandemic: flushing the toilet
Scientists who simulated toilet water and air flows say that aerosol droplets forced upward by a flush appear to spread wide enough and linger long enough to be inhaled.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Powell warns recession ‘has not fallen equally on all Americans,’ public health crisis will dictate recovery
Powell warned that the downturn could widen economic gaps and inequalities that had begun to narrow during the economic expansion.
Posted inNation & World
Widely available steroid found effective in saving severely ill COVID-19 patients
Dexamethasone reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those needing only supplemental oxygen, a study shows.
Posted inNation & World
Queen Elizabeth misses Royal Ascot for first time in 68-year reign
Royal Ascot is one of the country’s most high-profile horse racing events and one that effectively launches a great British summer of sport.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
The Latest: White House steps up effort to downplay coronavirus concerns
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic around the U.S. and the world. NEW YORK — President Trump has long been fond of crafting his own version of the facts. But when he said “if we stop testing right now we’d have very few cases” of coronavirus, he may have written a new line of attack […]
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Children are only half as likely to get infected by the coronavirus, research shows
The findings could influence policymakers who are facing tough decisions about when and how to reopen schools.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Municipal clerks fill absentee ballot requests ahead of July 14 vote
Ballots available in Biddeford, Saco and OOB.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s offer Maine’s front-line employees a real choice during COVID crisis
State leave and unemployment policies can be changed to better serve both workers and employers at places like Tyson Foods.