Health
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2020
COVID-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen
Most infected children have mild cases. Plus, their hospitalizations and death rates are much lower than in adults.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2020
As COVID deaths hit 1 million, scientist says toll may be double
The coronavirus' rapid spread and ability to transmit in people who show no signs of the disease have enabled it to outrun measures to accurately quantify cases through widespread diagnostic testing.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2020
Maine CDC among 1st to participate in project to expand dementia services
Maine will receive federal money to expand services for people with dementia under a new nationwide program.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2020
Department of Education labels a 2nd county ‘yellow’ as state reports another 20 cases
The state recommends hybrid instruction for schools in Oxford and York counties, in an update to the school reopening advisory system Friday.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2020
Massachusetts construction worker dies from eating too much black licorice
Eating as little as 2 ounces of black licorice a day for 2 weeks can cause a heart rhythm problem.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Study shows coronavirus is mutating during massive U.S. spread
But it does not conclude that these mutations have made the virus deadlier or changed clinical outcomes.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2020
‘Unfathomable’: U.S. death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
Deaths are running at close to 770 a day on average.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2020
Many scientists think coronavirus is airborne, regardless of CDC’s flip-flop
The agency had posted information Friday saying the virus can be transmitted over more than 6 feet, suggesting that indoor ventilation is key to protecting against a virus that has now killed nearly 200,000 Americans.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
Community members rally to support patients, staff at Maplecrest in Madison
About 20 vehicles lined up on Heald Street in Madison on Friday afternoon, decorated with expressions of love and support for residents and staff at Maplecrest, where 39 staff and residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and six have died.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
CDC drops testing rollback advice that caused backlash
U.S. health officials are essentially returning to previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.
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