The network says the reductions became necessary as it adapted to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, but affected employees are still receiving full pay and benefits.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Second U.S. study for COVID-19 vaccine uses skin-deep shots
These early-stage studies are a first step to see if a vaccine appears safe enough for larger tests needed to prove whether it will protect against the new coronavirus.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Hundreds of young Americans have been killed by coronavirus
At least 759 people under age 50 across the United States have perished amid the deepening pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis of state data.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn
As health care shifts, so do health care employees
Primary care doctors are leaving their offices to work in hospitals and nurses are staffing screening tents as the entire industry adapts to the coronavirus.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine doesn’t know how many COVID-19 patients are hospitalized
More than 3 weeks into the outbreak, the state doesn’t have complete, daily data from all hospitals.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Biddeford manufacturer pivots to produce personal protection equipment
Donated face shields created by Thermoformed Plastics of New England are being distributed by the thousands to health care facilities and first responders in Maine and New Hampshire.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Lewiston hospital revises coronavirus sick leave policy under pressure from employees
Nurses at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center had complained about having to use their earned time off if they were forced to quarantine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
With case count near 500, state plans for new treatment ‘modules’
The director of Maine’s CDC says the agency continues to distribute personal protective equipment for health care workers and will soon detail plans for ‘modules’ outside of hospitals to treat patients if there is a surge in coronavirus cases.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Amid crisis, Maine confronts a shortage of respiratory therapists
The state needs ventilators to treat the worst COVID-19 cases – and people who can run them.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Preble Street opens new ‘wellness’ shelter at USM gym to ease overcrowding
The nonprofit is providing 50 emergency shelter beds at the Sullivan gymnasium in a setting that allows people to follow social distancing protocols.