Local & State
How to protect yourself and your loved ones
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Nation & World
Wiping down groceries? Experts say keep risk in perspective
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Ask ME
Cloth or disposable? How often to wash? And other burning questions about masks
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Health
Coronavirus how-to: Do you have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
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Health care
7 tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens risk
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Nation & World
Q&A: Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
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Local & State
Coronavirus how-to: Use a face mask or cloth covering properly
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Local & State
Coronavirus how-to: Protect yourself while shopping
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Local & State
Coronavirus how-to: Working from home? Some tips on how to do it
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News
Coronavirus how-to: How to clean your gadgets
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Health
Coronavirus how-to: How do I clean and disinfect properly?
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Local & State
Coronavirus how-to: How do I keep my elderly friends and family safe?
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Local & State
Coronavirus how-to: Which is better, soap or sanitizer?
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Local & State
Coronavirus how-to: How to wash your hands properly
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Local & State
Coronavirus how-to: Why social distancing is our best bet to slow the virus
Mental health and safety
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Health care
Fear of virus exposure keeping many Mainers from going to doctors and hospitals
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Local & State
Overdose risk during pandemic is tragic reality for some families
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Local & State
Virus fears bring isolation, added health problems to long-term care residents
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Local & State
Portland police report ‘disturbing’ rise in overdoses during pandemic
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Local & State
Isolation, disruption of routine hard on children and adolescents
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Nation & World
Coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis
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Local & State
‘Hope vs. hopelessness’ – navigating mental health diagnoses in the time of coronavirus
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Local & State
Pandemic sparks concerns about child abuse in Maine
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Local & State
For those in addiction recovery, social distancing is a recipe for relapse
Where to go for help
How is the coronavirus affecting you?
Are you suddenly out of work? How is your child’s remote education going? Are you struggling with isolation? Has getting a home repair become a challenge? Are you having trouble buying essentials? We want to hear how Mainers are coping. Email us at virus@pressherald.com. Please include your name, town and phone number so a reporter can contact you.
Are you suddenly out of work? How is your child’s remote education going? Are you struggling with isolation? Has getting a home repair become a challenge? Are you having trouble buying essentials? We want to hear how Mainers are coping. Email us at virus@pressherald.com. Please include your name, town and phone number so a reporter can contact you.
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