For reasons having to do with both inherent skepticism and defiant denial, I have been slow to embrace social distancing as anything more than mass hysteria. Over the past two weeks, however, I have evolved from “This is way overblown” to “This could kill me.” I have had this gradual change of heart as people […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: We can only panic for so long
The Greek god Pan must be rubbing his hands and licking his lips in perverse delight watching Americans respond to COVID-19. While the word “pandemic” isn’t derived from Pan (it comes from the Greek words “pan” meaning “all” and “demos” for “people”), the word “panic” does originate from Pan, who caused frightened humans to “flee […]
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Life Unwound: Handwashing can be a time to pause and breathe
Have you noticed all the noise telling us to quiet? I’ve followed virtual busy-ness ideas like online yoga classes, Zoom sessions for writers and meditation in chat groups. I know. Weird and wonderful. Yet, I also like the advice meant not to keep us busy but rather to keep us safe. Hand washing, hand sanitizer. […]
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Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The president says he had a ‘really wonderful, warm conversation’ about the pandemic with the Democratic presidential candidate.
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Member of Maine State Police tests positive for coronavirus
The man worked at the Maine Turnpike weigh station in York.
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AP sources: MLB, union discuss playing all games in Arizona
Arizona has 10 spring training ballparks and the Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within 50 miles.
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Commissioner: No decision on NBA season until at least May
Adam Silver said the league will not be in a position in April to make any decisions about restarting its season.
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Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of experimental drug
In animal tests against SARS and MERS, remdesivir helped prevent infection and reduced the severity of symptoms when administered early enough.
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Top Wisconsin court blocks governor’s move to delay election
One of the conservative judges up for re-election says the primary can be done safely.
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Coronavirus claims worker at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
It marks the second COVID-19 death of a civilian working for the Navy, which has reported 436 sailors, 91 civilians, 51 family members and 39 contractors infected with the virus.