Blacks and African Americans make up 1.6% of Maine’s population but more than 6% of its coronavirus infections.
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Mid Coast Hospital treating two for coronavirus, confirms 22 cases overall
Though cases remain low, the financial cost of the virus continues to mount as the hospital continues to see a significant decrease in other patients.
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MSGA cancels Maine Open, postpones other events to the fall
The 14-day quarantine for out-of-state residents forces the Maine State Golf Association to cancel its premier event for pro players.
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As many as 2,000 workers needed in Maine to support production of virus tests
CoWorx, a staffing firm with an office in Saco, is looking to hire up to 2,000 people to assemble diagnostic testing kits, including at Abbott Laboratories.
Posted inBusiness
SBA slashes disaster-loan cap to $150,000, shuts out nearly all new applicants
Facing a shortage of funds and an unprecedented crush of applications, the Small Business Administration has closed its application portal to most businesses and is limiting the size of loans it offers to small businesses.
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Woods-Mickelson match includes $10 million donation to virus relief
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning have pledged a donation as part of their televised golf match on May 24.
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Questions and answers about COVID-19 testing
Some key points to consider as the state prepares to embark on more widespread testing for the coronavirus.
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Two outbreaks drive biggest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases
Tyson Foods in Portland and the Springbrook Center in Westbrook account for 52 of the 76 new cases reported Thursday, but no additional deaths are announced.
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Massachusetts man who isolated in rural Maine struggles with lingering health issues back home
Jeff, 61, who asked his last name not be used, is back in his home state, where he is still experiencing shortness of breath and now a heart problem after testing positive March 22 for the coronavirus.
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IndyCar to open its delayed season on June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway
Heavy safety precautions will be in place – including no spectators – with practice, qualifying and the race on the same day.