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PublishedOctober 5, 2020
Airborne transmission can spread coronavirus, CDC says in long-awaited update
The update acknowledges growing evidence that under some conditions, people farther than six feet apart can be infected by droplets and particles that float for minutes and hours.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
U.S. experts tell Congress ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand
However, President Trump continues to push for a faster timeline, which many experts say is risky and may not allow for adequate testing.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
CDC director says coronavirus vaccines won’t be widely available until middle of 2021
But President Trump later questions the testimony of Robert Redfield, saying the CDC chief was wrong in his estimation of how fast a potential vaccine will be available to the general public.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Our View: Distributing COVID-19 vaccine will not be easy
Once a safe, effective vaccine is developed, the hard part begins.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2020
Our View: Distributing COVID-19 vaccine will not be easy
Once a safe, effective vaccine is developed, the hard part begins.
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PublishedJune 12, 2020
Federal CDC posts long-awaited guidance for reducing everyday virus risk
The agency also offers advice on organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Commentary: Mainers need health clubs to reopen
Gyms and fitness studios are integral to restoring and maintaining the health of Maine residents.
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PublishedMay 17, 2020
Insight: Trump’s COVID strategy – deny, distort, deflect
In an ironic twist, the president is doing exactly what he accuses China of.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
Commentary: Free press is necessary but not enough to sustain a democracy
It’s becoming clear how much elected officials have embraced coverups and silencing as a strategy to manage the COVID crisis.
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PublishedMay 5, 2020
Maine Voices: Bold action on COVID testing is needed to get people back to work
A Nobel Prize-winning economist's proposal – test essential workers daily, test the rest of us every two weeks – sets up a framework for gathering the data we need to make a decision