The comment came after Trump shared a Twitter post from a former game show host who, without evidence, accused government medical experts at the CDC of lying.
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Discoveries from decades-long HIV research now repurposed in race for coronavirus vaccine
Decades of research into HIV have taught scientists about the immune system, honed vaccine technologies now repurposed against the coronavirus and created a worldwide infrastructure of clinical trial networks.
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Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
The judge said suspending the requirements aligns with public health guidance to eliminate unnecessary travel and in-person contact.
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Florida’s curve no longer flat amid new surge of virus cases
On Thursday, officials reported 120 deaths in one day, the highest number since the previous record of 113 in early May.
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Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals hits lowest level since March
Hospitals in the hardest-hit counties see modest declines as a welcome lull continues into a sixth week.
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WHO acknowledges indoor airborne spread of coronavirus possible
The World Health Organization is acknowledging the possibility that COVID-19 might be spread in the air under certain conditions
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Doctors say experimental treatment may have rid man of HIV
If his case is confirmed, it will be the first time the virus has been eliminated in an adult without a bone marrow or stem cell transplant.
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Portland names new public health director
Bob Fowler, who has been the director of Milestone Recovery, will take over the role next month.
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Maine CDC reports one more death, 17 new COVID-19 cases
Maine averaged 27 new coronavirus cases daily for the week ending Tuesday, down from 37 cases per day during the previous week.
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Eight new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths reported in Maine
The relatively small increase in cases comes after 3 weeks of much higher numbers of new infections, and a holiday weekend in which 4 older Mainers died of COVID-19 in Cumberland County.