‘Every time people don’t do social distancing is putting me closer and closer to death,’ one patient says.
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Behind the scenes as Maine Med prepared for a public health emergency
As the outbreak approached, administrators and medical personnel moved to the front lines in a battle that would alter society.
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Trump spars with top government expert over unproven drug
The president and Dr. Anthony Fauci have different takes on whether a malaria drug would work to treat people with the coronavirus.
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Young people urged to adhere to social distancing, but are they?
Some parents and educators say young people, in particular, are finding it hard to keep their distance to reduce infection risk.
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Fifth person tests positive for coronavirus at OceanView at Falmouth
OceanView says it now has 5 cases, including 2 people who are hospitalized at Maine Medical Center and 3 who are recuperating at home.
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Maine Medical Center further restricts visitation
The Portland hospital is prohibiting visitors, except under strict rules to limit potential exposure to coronavirus.
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Coronavirus case confirmed at Bates College
LEWISTON — A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Bates College, school officials announced Thursday night. Although, officials didn’t specify whether the patient is a student or faculty, he or she was said to be at home in self-isolation. “We became aware of this case today,” Bates President Clayton Spencer wrote on the school […]
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Confirmed coronavirus cases in U.S. doubled in two days, to more than 13,000
Amid the coronavirus clampdown, Americans are urged not to travel abroad, and Italy surpasses China in deaths.
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As virus spreads, groups try to educate Maine immigrants about the risks
But language and cultural barriers make it difficult to get the message out.