The move underscores the Trump administration’s failure to recognize and prepare for the growing threat.
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Pingree urges USDA to make sure coronavirus aid reaches Maine farmers
A $19 billion federal program will give farmers direct support and purchase billions of dollars’ worth of products for food banks.
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Maine CDC reports three more coronavirus deaths, 20 new cases
The latest tally from the public health agency raises statewide totals to 32 deaths and 847 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Helping nursing home residents to stay in touch with family
Two neighbors in Cape Elizabeth have raised funds to buy iPads they are donating at senior-living facilities.
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Japan baseball delayed again, no date set for resumption
The 12 teams decided the league won’t start in May, and they will shorten the schedule.
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Chicago Sky center says she tested positive for COVID-19
Stefanie Dolson said her whole family tested positive.
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Louisville adjusts to new date and season for Kentucky Derby
The Derby will not be held on the first Saturday in May since 1945 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Even without fans, Premier League would have at least 300 at games
West Ham vice chair Karren Brady says between the teams, security, staff, refs, media and medical officers, there could be as many as 500 people at the soccer games.
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Contamination at CDC lab delayed rollout of coronavirus tests
The failure by the CDC to quickly produce a test kit for detecting the novel coronavirus was triggered by a glaring scientific breakdown.
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Four coronavirus cases confirmed at retirement community in Portland
Residents of Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living on Ocean Avenue have been asked to shelter in their apartments to slow infection, a spokesman says.