The president spent much of Friday’s news briefing in a fury, sparring with reporters he deemed overly critical of the response.
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Hannaford donates $250,000 to food banks in 5 states
The donations include $100,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank in Maine.
New positive test results push Maine coronavirus cases to 56
CDC Director Nirav Shah urges Mainers to keep practicing social distancing and good hygiene, and says it’s too early to tell where Maine stands with ‘a very fast-moving situation.’
Portland police officer tests positive for coronavirus
The unidentified officer is being quarantined out of state, the department said, and it’s unclear how many others may have been exposed.
Grocery stores set aside shopping hours for seniors amid coronavirus fears
Hannaford, Shaw’s and Walmart are among the stores that are easing the fears of senior citizens over the coronavirus by reserving shopping times exclusively for them.
Augusta, other central Maine Schools closing until late April
A message sent to parents of students at Augusta Schools on Friday morning said all schools are closed due to COVID-19.
Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008
Investors are worried that the coronavirus will plunge the U.S. and other major economies into deep recessions.
Maine Medical Center further restricts visitation
The Portland hospital is prohibiting visitors, except under strict rules to limit potential exposure to coronavirus.
Coronavirus latest: Lab supply shortages present new obstacle for virus testing in U.S.
The latest information on the coronavirus pandemic from around the world. Just as the federal government tries to ramp up nationwide screening, laboratory workers are warning of a new roadblock: dire shortages of testing supplies. The shortages are the latest stumble in a botched effort to track the spread of coronavirus that has left […]
Our View: U.S. response to coronavirus falling behind in key areas
The Trump administration must act to end the shortage of necessary health care equipment and supplies.