A government official says there is no evidence to suggests ‘that the animals can spread the virus to people or that they can be a source of the infection in the United States.’
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Lady Gaga raises $35 million for virus fight, curates all-star TV event
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel will host ‘One World: Together At Home,’ which will also highlight those affected by the virus and celebrate health care workers on the front lines.
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Virus deaths slow in some countries as the toll in U.S. approaches 11,000
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is seeing the first, faint signs that its outbreak might be at or near its peak, but keeps schools and nonessential businesses closed until the end of the month.
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With case count near 500, state plans for new treatment ‘modules’
The director of Maine’s CDC says the agency continues to distribute personal protective equipment for health care workers and will soon detail plans for ‘modules’ outside of hospitals to treat patients if there is a surge in coronavirus cases.
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Trump blocks Fauci from answering question about anti-malaria drug Trump touts
Fauci has warned that there is so far no definitive medical proof that the drug is an effective treatment and has cautioned that it is still being studied.
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City to share in COVID-19 response grants
PORTLAND — The city will receive nearly $1.6 million from the $16.5 million awarded to the state from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The funds were authorized through the CARES Act. Portland will receive a $1.1 million Community Development Block Grant to help in its response. […]
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Debate heats up over using an anti-malaria drug for coronavirus
Citing only unscientific anecdotal evidence, Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro challenged the top U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, over his concerns about recommending the drug.
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School closure in Portland extended until May 4
PORTLAND — Superintendent Xavier Botana has extended the closure of Portland schools until at least May 4. Schools were potentially set to reopen April 27 after the scheduled April break, but Botana said the extension is in response to Gov. Janet Mills extending the state-wide stay at home order through May 1. “I will caution […]
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John T. Gorman Foundation gives $500K to local groups
PORTLAND — As part of its COVID-19 response, the John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to 11 Maine non-profits working to provide food and shelter to Mainers in need during the outbreak, including Preble Street Resource Center, Wayside Food Programs and Southern Maine Boys and Girls Club. Preble Street received $75,000 to […]