Some airlines and hotels are adjusting their usual cancellation policies as the fast-spreading coronavirus forces travelers to reconsider their trips.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
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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Portland company’s global seafood expo scratched because of coronavirus fears
Diversified Communications had said last week that it was prepared for the event in Boston, but concerns increased.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Mainewhile: Solutions require accurate, honest communication
There is a book from my childhood that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. “The Judge: An Untrue Tale,” by Harve Semach (author) and Margot Zemach (author, illustrator), is the story of a town in the midst of a crisis. One by one, townsfolk rush in to warn the judge of “a terrible thing” […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Prepare for coronavirus with common sense, clean hands
To reduce your risk of getting sick, wash up, get a flu shot and don’t touch your face. And no, you don’t need a mask.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England
Authorities confirm New Hampshire’s 1st case of coronavirus
A hospital employee who recently traveled to Italy is the first person in the state to test positive for the new coronavirus.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
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.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
What you need to know about coronavirus
If you are not sick or a health care worker, you probably don’t need to wear a mask.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine health care providers gearing up for coronavirus
The state has had no confirmed cases of COVID-19, but hospitals and other providers are making preparations and practicing their procedures for treating patients and minimizing exposure.