Public frustrations over the difficulties getting tested for the new virus have been building since the first U.S. case was confirmed Jan. 20.
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York County food pantry switches to drive-through service
The change at the Alfred food pantry is being made to comply with a ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
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Wall Street regains some ground as promise of aid brings some optimism
Investors were cautiously optimistic after seeing more steps by the Federal Reserve and other central banks as well as governments to support credit markets and the economy.
Posted inNation & World, News
Coronavirus latest: California governor orders residents statewide to stay at home
The latest information on the coronavirus pandemic from around the world. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system. “This is a moment we need to […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: On the road home, trying to stay a step ahead of coronavirus
The highway is no place to be as the declaration of a pandemic casts a snowbird sojourn in a scary light.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget Maine food service workers when crisis ends
It’s important to shut down restaurants and bars to slow the growth of COVID-19, but it comes with a cost.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Forum: Reflections on social distancing
I have no idea how to survive social isolation, or “social distancing,” as the euphemism goes. As a lifelong extrovert, I need to be around people. Without friends, I feel dead. Lots of websites, even my grandson, are telling me how to wash my hands. But nobody is telling me how to survive social distancing. […]
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For those in addiction recovery, social distancing is a recipe for relapse
Many who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction rely on the routine and shared experience of recovery meetings, many of which are now are being held online.
Posted inNation & World
Congress reviewed doomsday plans after 9/11; it never envisioned threat like coronavirus
The diagnosis of two House members with COVID-19 sets off a round of self-quarantining by other lawmakers.
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Metro bus line will temporarily reduce weekday service, not charge fares
Buses will run on a Saturday schedule during the week until at least April 17 to reduce the risk of infection for riders and drivers.
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