Maine’s long-term care facilities stay on alert as virus spreads

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Published
March 17, 2020

Maine’s long-term care facilities stay on alert as virus spreads

Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities take steps to curb the spread of coronavirus, while a resident of OceanView at Falmouth remained at Maine Medical Center on Tuesday.
Published
March 16, 2020

Wait for testing frustrates Mainers who fear they are infected

'My concern is with doctor’s offices telling people to wait out the symptoms,' says a Portland woman who's been sick since last week.
Published
March 16, 2020

Trump urges older people to stay home, and everyone to avoid groups of more than 10

The White House issues sweeping new guidelines in hopes of containing the coronavirus.
Published
March 16, 2020

Northern Light Mercy Hospital confirms employee tested positive for coronavirus

The employee works off campus, and the Portland hospital is contacting anyone who may have been exposed.
Published
March 16, 2020

Kennebunk cancer treatment center closes after positive coronavirus case

New England Cancer Specialists has asked more than 230 patients who went to the office last week to stay home and watch for symptoms.
Published
March 15, 2020

Mills seeks disaster loans for businesses affected by pandemic

Maine lawmakers will also consider a bill that will allow workers affected by COVID-19 to qualify for unemployment insurance.
Published
March 13, 2020

Collins says Trump should ‘step back’ and let coronavirus experts do the talking

Maine's senior senator said she has been dissatisfied with ‘inconsistent’ messaging on coronavirus from the federal government.
Published
March 13, 2020

Maine has 2 more possible coronavirus cases, including a Portland health worker

State health officials are investigating the travel history and contacts for the employee of the city's India Street clinic and a woman being treated at Maine Med, to prepare for the likelihood that their tests will be confirmed as positive by the U.S. CDC.
Published
March 13, 2020

Maine nursing homes on high alert during coronavirus pandemic

Some have begun banning visitors and others are screening visitors to protect elderly patients from the virus.
Published
March 12, 2020

Maine doctors and nurses grapple with misinformation, patients’ fears

In hospitals and doctors' offices across the state, patients are asking a lot of questions about their risk of contracting coronavirus.