Both Rita Wilson and her husband, actor Tom Hanks, were hospitalized with the virus in March.
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Posted inNation & World, News
It took 4 months for coronavirus to infect 1 million. It took just 12 days to double that.
The new coronavirus has infected 2 million people around the world.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
With commerce frozen, retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%
Consumer spending drives two-thirds of the U.S. economy.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Coronavirus spurs ‘revolution’ in Portland-area real estate industry
New sales practices have been put in place as the number of houses on the market drops.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Worldwide coronavirus infections pass 2 million; U.S. deaths top 28,000
The coordinator for the White House COVID-19 task force urges Americans to continue with social distancing, but says some states with smaller outbreaks, including Maine, might be able to open up more quickly.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Support local journalism – it’s cheaper than the frightening alternative
Where power is not held to account, there can be no democracy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Work smart to keep as many businesses open as possible
There are ways to focus on public health without unnecessarily compromising the health of our economy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Months in, lack of COVID-19 testing still holding us back
The U.S. does not yet have even the capacity to test vulnerable facilities, and it will need a lot more than that to safely reopen the economy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Groups working together to ensure safety of people experiencing homelessness in Portland
Shelters have worked quickly to redefine themselves, setting aside spaces for people to isolate or quarantine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Why didn’t Maine get any ventilators from the federal stockpile?
It’s unclear. But the state will have to make do with alternative ventilators if a worst-case COVID-19 surge hits hospitals.