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Posted inHealth, Local & State
COVID-19 inpatients increasing rapidly, especially at hospitals in central and eastern Maine
MaineGeneral in Augusta, the state’s busiest hospital for coronavirus, hits an all-time peak.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We can’t ignore wildfires’ dangers to people with chronic illnesses
My autoimmune disease symptoms are flaring uncontrollably from the smoke, and I’m not alone in my plight.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine CDC reports 14 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
When accounting for cases subtracted from previous days, Maine had a net of 7 more cases Monday, and the number of hospitalizations remains low.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. notifies UN it will withdraw from World Health Organization
The move won’t take effect until next year, meaning it could be rescinded under a new administration, or if circumstances change.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Black people are not naturally vulnerable to COVID. That’s junk race science
Those who blame African Americans draw upon an odious intellectual tradition.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rejection of LGBTQ youth can be fatal
It is time for older folks to accept young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: My ER adventures weren’t much like they are on TV
In Hollywood, I wouldn’t find an EMT who slept in a crib in the stern of her father’s boat, or a doctor who buys my rhubarb.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers need health clubs to reopen
Gyms and fitness studios are integral to restoring and maintaining the health of Maine residents.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As gyms prepare to open, questions linger about safety in a high-exertion environment
Some gyms already have opened for very limited services with the rest looking at a June 1 restart date, but health experts aren’t sure it’s a good idea.