Health care
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals remains low
Maine Medical Center in Portland had fewer coronavirus patients this past week than at any time since the early days of the pandemic.
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PublishedJune 17, 2020
‘We dodged a lot of bullets’: Quick action at Cape Memory Care limited virus cases in community
The state's rapid, widespread testing of the residents and staff at the congregate care facility in Cape Elizabeth, coupled with quarantines and tracking and tracing of close contacts, helped contain the spread of COVID-19.
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PublishedJune 17, 2020
Widely available drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections
Dexamethasone is showing promise for treating the most seriously ill COVID-19 patients.
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PublishedJune 16, 2020
Maine CDC reports 9 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
It marks the lowest daily increase since April 27, and is only the third single-digit increase since mid-March.
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PublishedJune 16, 2020
Children are only half as likely to get infected by the coronavirus, research shows
The findings could influence policymakers who are facing tough decisions about when and how to reopen schools.
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PublishedJune 15, 2020
Mills’ new order allows indoor restaurant service for entire state
The governor also approved outdoor service at bars, breweries and tasting rooms beginning Wednesday. Gyms, nail salons and tattoo parlors also can reopen everywhere.
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PublishedJune 15, 2020
Volunteers sign up to put their lives on the line for a coronavirus vaccine
More than 28,000 volunteers have joined a new online organization, 1Day Sooner, hoping that by placing themselves in the path of the virus, the pandemic will end sooner.
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PublishedJune 14, 2020
Health experts say contact tracing is best tool until a vaccine, but most states aren’t doing enough
Health departments in many of the worst-affected communities are way behind in hiring and training those people.
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PublishedJune 14, 2020
Pandemic takes staggering financial toll on Maine hospitals
They have lost $250 million a month since the pandemic hit the state. The federal bailout has covered about a month's losses.
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PublishedJune 12, 2020
Depression, anxiety spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death
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