Recognizing that not all social distancing rules are created equal is acknowledging that there’s no such thing as zero risk.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Free Narcan training offered online this month
PORTLAND — The city’s Public Health Division is providing education and virtual Narcan (naloxone) training throughout the month of May. The training, which will take place on Mondays at noon and 5 p.m., will be free. It is “designed as a low-barrier and accessible opportunity for community members who want to learn about risk factors […]
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Commentary: To keep the air clear after COVID-19, take steps for clean transportation
It’s important to make sure that the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ includes clearer skies and healthier lives.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: We’re suffering from two pandemics – COVID and mental mediocrity
But halfwit pundits and politicians can’t sway me into dining out or flying again until I feel I can do so safely.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: A doctor writes an informed prescription for coronavirus
Accept that we won’t see a cure or a return to normal life any time soon, says a physician who’s been caring for patients at Maine Med.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Masks another chance to do something for the greater good
Even more than physical distancing, wearing a face covering is about helping others.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In time of COVID-19, try interventions, pivot quickly, accept science
There is a path forward to save lives and restart the economy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Opening Maine’s economy will take patience
There will be no quick fix to the damage caused by COVID-19.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Reopening the economy after COVID
Deciding how and when to restart American businesses is ultimately a nonpolitical question that we should all help answer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Consider what we don’t know about COVID-19
We shouldn’t repeat the mistakes of the early response to the novel coronavirus, which was sunk in part by flawed information.