COVID-19
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PublishedApril 15, 2020
Massachusetts recruiting 1,000 ‘contact tracers’ to identify those possibly exposed
The $44 million, time-intensive plan involves a call to someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus, and then a follow-up with everyone that person was in close contact with.
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PublishedApril 15, 2020
Coronavirus begins to hit Maine workers compensation system
Insurers are starting to see claims for workplace exposure, and safety experts anticipate claims from people injured at makeshift workstations at home.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Feds hunting for medical supply hoarders, price gougers in Maine
U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank asks medical professionals to help identify those who use the pandemic to exploit Mainers.
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PublishedApril 6, 2020
Union accuses Mills administration of putting state workers at risk
After a third Department of Health and Human Services employee tests positive for COVID-19, the largest union for state workers again calls on the administration to do more to inform and protect workers from the virus.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Bill Nemitz: ‘Crossing the bridge’ from a Maine nursing school to a world in crisis
St. Joseph's College of Maine's nursing Class of 2020, deprived of a real graduation, prepares to take on a pandemic.
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PublishedApril 2, 2020
Scarborough employees test positive for COVID-19, Hannaford case confirmed
The two town staffers are expected to make a full recovery, according to Town Manager Tom Hall.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
‘Pulling the rope in the same direction’: Cape, SoPo, Scarborough adapting to new normal for businesses
Officials note that many essential businesses remain open; among them is a medical marijuana dispensary in South Portland.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
Latest coronavirus case raises new concern for Maine state workers
The largest union representing state workers questions whether enough is being done to protect them from infection.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
Bill Nemitz: She would be at her husband’s side – if only she could
A hospital's new 'no visitors' policy, rightfully aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, renders a possible end-of-life moment all the more painful.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2020
Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
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