Buses will run on a Saturday schedule during the week until at least April 17 to reduce the risk of infection for riders and drivers.
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Call centers pose ‘pretty high’ risk for coronavirus exposure, expert says
After worker complaints, TD Bank lets more of its Auburn call center workers stay home, beefs up cleaning.
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Mainers with no homes have greater risk, far fewer options to avoid virus
An advocate for the homeless says that even with precautions against infection in shelters, ‘it’s not if, but when.’
Posted inNation & World
Trump dubs COVID-19 ‘Chinese virus’ despite hate crime risks
The president says the term is a warranted pushback to Chinese officials who have suggested the U.S. military might have introduced the virus to Wuhan.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
CMHC says it can’t provide COVID-19 tests to show people are healthy
Central Maine Healthcare says it faces a barrage of test requests from people seeking to show their bosses they don’t have the disease.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Residents rally to help neighbors during pandemic
As threat of the coronavirus interrupts local communities and forces social distancing, Lakes Region residents are finding a way to connect.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville, Augusta hospitals starting up outdoor coronavirus testing sites
The sites from MaineGeneral Medical Center and Northern Light Inland Hospital come as the first Kennebec County cases have been confirmed.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Large retailers in Maine redefine how shopping works in a pandemic
Target and Best Buy stores are changing hours and policies, while others such as Macy’s are closing altogether.
Posted inTimes Record
Mid Coast hospital confirms first positive case of coronavirus
The patient is being treated in isolation, and caregivers are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Fox News to be offered as a free channel ‘during dangerous times’
The company endured withering criticism over comments by Fox News Media personalities who dismissed coronavirus as a hoax.