Even at 43,000 new cases per day, the U.S. remains far above the numbers seen during the spring, when new daily cases peaked at about 34,000.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Genetic data show how one ‘superspreading’ event sent virus across the world
A study of nearly 800 coronavirus genomes shows that viruses carrying the conference’s characteristic mutation infected hundreds of people in the Boston area, as well as victims from Alaska to Senegal to Luxembourg.
Six more test positive for COVID-19 at Marshwood Center
A total of 45 cases reported at the Lewiston nursing home since late July.
Pandemic pushes expansion of ‘hospital-at-home’ treatment
The programs are taking off, thanks to communications technology, portable medical equipment and teams of doctors, nurses, X-ray techs and paramedics.
Growing evidence shines a light on children’s role in virus transmission
A new paper finding high viral loads and high positivity rates in children joins other studies suggesting that some children may be “silent spreaders.”
Taking one of the latest coronavirus tests to gain federal approval is as easy as spitting
Taking one of the latest coronavirus tests to gain federal approval is as easy as spitting. SalivaDirect, developed by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, was granted emergency approval by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday and offers a more comfortable alternative to a nasal swab. Saliva can be collected in any […]
Some inaccurate results underscore complexity of developing reliable COVID-19 tests
Less is known about the accuracy of COVID-19 tests because of how quickly they were rushed through the regulatory process because of the pandemic.
Fed up with anti-maskers, mask advocates are demanding mandates, fines – and common courtesy
Three-quarters of Americans favor requiring people to wear face coverings in public to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Police and businesses now seeing broad compliance with Maine’s mask mandate
Voluntary compliance has improved over time, as customers have accepted COVID-19 containment measures.