The executive order requires anyone traveling from out of state to Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Maine CDC won’t reveal virus projections it’s relying on to prepare for outbreak
Dr. Nirav Shah says modeling projections are being used to inform decisions about how the state prepares, not to speculate about the potential impact. But he has not been willing to share the numbers the state has used.
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Stocks drop as coronavirus crunches the job market, economy
Many businesses have slammed to a halt amid attempts to slow the spread of the outbreak.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Small-business rescue off to slow start; some banks not ready
Millions of small businesses are expected to apply for desperately needed rescue loans from the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program.
Posted inNation & World
Face coverings recommended, but Trump says he won’t wear one
The new guidance from the CDC encourages people, especially in areas hit hard by the spread of the coronavirus, to use rudimentary coverings like T-shirts, bandannas and non-medical masks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Times Record
Second COVID-19 case at BIW triggers more calls to close the shipyard
Some lawmakers want the shipyard shut down to limit further spread to workers and their communities, but Bath Iron Works says its work is essential to national security and Gov. Janet Mills says she does not have authority to close the business.
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The Final Four that never was
This weekend was supposed to be a celebration of basketball, but the tournament isn’t happening because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘12 days of the worst illness I have ever experienced’ – A COVID-19 survivor’s story
‘If you cannot appreciate the major risk you are putting yourself, your loved ones or your neighbors in by not following these parameters, you are so very wrong.’ – Nicole Boivin
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Despite pandemic, WrestleMania will go on, without fans
WWE will still hold its signature event, with former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski as the host, in an empty arena and at other sites.
Posted inMaine
Maine rural hospitals cut pay, hours while preparing for surge of patients
The cost-cutting measures are happening because hospitals are no longer getting revenue from emergency room visits and elective procedures were canceled to make room for COVID-19 patients.