The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security has been stepped up as the face of the U.S. coronavirus response receives threats. The security concerns regarding the nation’s top infectious disease expert include threats against his personal safety as well as communications from fervent admirers, according […]
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Posted inNation & World
New CDC data shows danger of coronavirus for those with diabetes, heart or lung disease
People who have chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease and heart disease, face an increased chance of being hospitalized.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Italian priest wasn’t a coronavirus hero, but many others of us are
Father Berardelli – though he was selfless – never had a ventilator to save someone else’s life. Consider, instead, the heroic lives around us.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Telephone forum will give Mainers a chance to speak about COVID’s impact
Wednesday night’s event is a time to share medical, safety and financial concerns.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New, Maine-made virus tests could be a ‘game changer’
Rapid, wide-scale testing will be a critical part of the eventual next phase of the outbreak response.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Anxiety rises as health care workers risk exposure to fight coronavirus
Shortages of personal protective equipment put doctors, nurses and anyone else who works in health care at higher risk of contracting the virus.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ve had to stop volunteering at Preble Street – please take our place
People at lower risk of COVID-19 are urged to consider donating their time to organizations that can’t close their doors without abandoning the most vulnerable.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: LeRoux Kitchen closes stores, Solo Cucina Market opens
The coronavirus outbreak closes some food-related businesses and forces others – including farms – to get creative.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Here’s why we’re panicking, Mr. Beem
Edgar Beem wants to know why we’re panicking over the Covid-19 pandemic and compares the incidence of deaths attributed to it to deaths from sleeping sickness. (“Will the panic be worse than the virus?” 3/18/20) It’s simple Mr. Beem. The Covid-19 virus is completely new to the human family. No one is immune. Yes, the […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: May wiser heads rule during coronavirus outbreak
Finally, there are a few voices in the wilderness, calling out the nearly hysterical reaction to the COVID-19 virus. Thanks to Edgar Allen Beem for being one of them (“Will the panic be worse than the virus?” 3/18/20) While it is imperative that we take intelligent precautions in dealing with this new strain, the extreme […]