Health
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PublishedMarch 3, 2020
Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
Lawmakers express doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
More testing will show how coronavirus has spread in U.S.
New diagnoses push the tally of cases past 100 and raise the total of affected states to 11.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
UMaine recalls students from Italy as state ramps up coronavirus response
Gov. Janet Mills convenes a coronavirus response team to coordinate state efforts, as UMaine recalls students and prohibits travel to some countries, and local schools notify parents of steps to minimize exposure.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2020
N.H. students told to stay home after return from Italy
None of the students are showing any symptoms of illness, but the Superintendent says the choice was made 'out of an abundance of caution.'
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
State projects $40 million revenue increase while keeping wary eye on coronavirus threat
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.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
U.S. reports 1st shortage of medication tied to disruptions from virus
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.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
New Maine law to increase access to allergy medication devices
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
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
U.S. workers without protective gear assisted coronavirus evacuees, whistleblower says
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.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Maine close to prohibiting waiting periods for children’s dental care
The Maine Senate approves a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2020
Maine’s members of Congress oppose Trump plan to divert home heating aid to virus response
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.
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