The tests developed by Abbott Laboratories, which will start mass producing them this week, could substantially change how testing is done in the United States.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Need a plumber? Make sure it’s an emergency
Service contractors in Maine such as plumbers, electricians and heating specialists are still available for urgent repairs, but nothing else.
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Two Pen Bay doctors diagnosed with COVID-19
Any patients who may have been put at risk will be contacted by the Rockport hospital, its president says.
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Maine preparing for increased demand for key medical professionals
The director of the Maine CDC says emergency medical personnel, hospital intake workers and those who can offer critical care will be key to the coronavirus response.
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Portland clinic to resume services, after 2-week closure for quarantine
The India Street Public Health Center, which provides a needle exchange and other services, closed after staffers were exposed to a person with COVID-19.
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InterMed furloughs one-third of its health care workforce
Employees were informed of the decision Thursday, after the practice shut down non-essential health services.
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SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators
Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.
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Maine CDC gives top testing priority to long-term care residents
Gov. Janet Mills also offers ‘extraordinary’ MaineCare funding to help nursing facilities meet the costs of the coronavirus threat.
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Autism diagnosis more common in the U.S. as racial gap closes
Added screening, especially among black children, has led to the increase in diagnoses.
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Leading doctor decries lack of testing at Maine’s long-term care facilities
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli warns that Maine hospitals could be flooded with stricken seniors if nursing homes aren’t able to test more widely and get faster results.