The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. BEIJING — Chinese health authorities reported 30 new coronavirus cases Sunday, including 25 people who had arrived from overseas. […]
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Analysis: Cuomo asked why U.S. isn’t ready for mass shift to online education. Here’s why
It’s about more than planning issues – it’s also about inequitable access to technology, the benefits of face-to-face interactions and the services provided by schools.
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Commentary: Arkansas, Iowa, South Carolina – what are you thinking? Shut down now!
The 10 states that are still foolishly acting as if the coronavirus isn’t a problem are failing to protect their residents.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Amid crisis, Maine confronts a shortage of respiratory therapists
The state needs ventilators to treat the worst COVID-19 cases – and people who can run them.
Posted inNation & World
Uncollected bodies lie for days on streets of Ecuador
The country’s largest city, Guayaquil, is the emerging epicenter of the coronavirus in Latin America.
Posted inNation & World
Florida finally lets cruise ship passengers disembark
Critically ill passengers are transported to hospitals, Floridians are released, and others are taken to the airport to be sent home.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work
Maine’s four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
Posted inLocal & State
Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor
Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
Posted inNation & World
Cuomo to seize ventilators for New York City’s overtaxed hospitals
The number of the people infected in the U.S. exceeded a quarter-million on Friday and the death toll climbed past 6,900.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Preble Street opens new ‘wellness’ shelter at USM gym to ease overcrowding
The nonprofit is providing 50 emergency shelter beds at the Sullivan gymnasium in a setting that allows people to follow social distancing protocols.