Health - Portland Press Herald

State projects $40 million revenue increase while keeping wary eye on coronavirus threat

by Scott Thistle February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee ups its estimate for 2020 tax revenue by $40 million, but some on the panel voice concerns about being prepared if the coronavirus triggers an economic downturn.

Health, Nation & World

U.S. reports 1st shortage of medication tied to disruptions from virus

by MATTHEW PERRONE and LINDA A. JOHNSON Associated Press February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

The shortage of the medication, with authorities decline to name, is blamed on a manufacturing issue with the drug’s key ingredient, as factories overseas are affected.

Health, Maine

New Maine law to increase access to allergy medication devices

by Associated Press February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Supporters of a new Maine law say the state’s schools and summer camps will have better access to epinephrine devices due to a new law in the state

Health, Nation & World

U.S. workers without protective gear assisted coronavirus evacuees, whistleblower says

by Lena H. Sun and Yasmeen Abutaleb The Washington Post February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

She is seeking federal protection, alleging she was unfairly and improperly reassigned after raising concerns about the safety of the workers to officials at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Health, Maine

Maine close to prohibiting waiting periods for children’s dental care

by Associated Press February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

The Maine Senate approves a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s members of Congress oppose Trump plan to divert home heating aid to virus response

by Eric Russell February 27, 2020February 28, 2020

President Trump, as part of a $2.5 billion plan to combat the coronavirus threat, proposes diverting $37 million from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves thousands of Mainers.